The House Public Health Committee heard HB 1006 concerning mental health matters authored by Rep. Kirchhofer. Portions of the bill (1) expand eligibility for Recovery Works services to include individuals under the age of 18 whose cases were waived to adult court or direct filed into adult court, and (2) permit the Division of Mental Health and Addiction, with a recommendation by … [Read more...] about Mental health matters
Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council
Rehabilitation progress and recidivism reporting
The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard Rep. Steuerwald’s HB 1349 on rehabilitation progress and recidivism reporting. Indiana Office of Court Services Executive Director Jane Seigel, who serves as chair of the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC), explained that the bill specifies the types of data to be given by criminal justice entities to the DOC for co … [Read more...] about Rehabilitation progress and recidivism reporting
Criminal justice reform update
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee used the second week of the session to have an informational meeting on criminal justice reform issues. Chair Rep. Washburne invited state and local criminal justice stakeholders to present information on the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council, the Evidence Based Decision Making Initiative, community supervision, addictions treatment, … [Read more...] about Criminal justice reform update