The proposed bill, HB2433, amends the existing Mental Health Transition Pilot Program by allowing eligible inmates to be released from confinement three months earlier than their earliest release date, provided they have not been convicted of certain violent crimes or specified sexual offenses. This change aims to facilitate the reintegration of inmates diagnosed as seriously mentally ill into the community while ensuring they receive necessary transition services. The bill specifies that the release is contingent upon the inmate's risk and needs as assessed by the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR).

Additionally, the bill modifies the requirement for the duration of services received by eligible inmates in the program, allowing them to either complete at least 90 days of services or receive support for the entire duration of their release. This flexibility is intended to enhance the effectiveness of the transition services provided. The bill also includes conforming changes to existing regulations and will take effect on the general effective date. Overall, the bill aims to improve mental health support for inmates while balancing public safety concerns.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 31-291
House Engrossed Version: 31-291
Chaptered Version: 31-291