HB2383 proposes an appropriation of $20 million from the Consumer Restitution and Remediation Revolving Fund to the Attorney General for grants to county sheriffs to continue or establish Coordinated Reentry Planning Services Programs. These programs aim to assess individuals booked into county jails and connect them with services such as behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment providers early in the criminal justice process. The bill requires counties receiving state funds for such programs to report annually on various metrics, including the percentage of inmates with specific risk factors, the incidence of recidivism, and the percentage of released individuals connected with services.

The bill specifies that grants will be awarded on a two-year cycle, with no more than $2.5 million allocated to an individual county over this period. Maricopa and Pima counties are excluded from receiving grants. Up to $2 million is available for a statewide database to support additional counties. By the end of the grant cycle, counties must demonstrate dedicated program staff within the jail, a commitment to local contributions to the program, and other requirements. The bill also makes technical changes to the existing law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-393
House Engrossed Version: 11-392