This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the maximum periods of involuntary inpatient treatment for patients with mental health disorders. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that states, "In computing the number of inpatient treatment days available to a patient under section 36-540, subsection F, any time the patient spent in a jail or prison shall be excluded." This insertion clarifies that time spent incarcerated will not count against the maximum treatment days a court can order, thereby potentially extending the duration of necessary treatment for individuals who have been incarcerated.

Additionally, the bill makes a technical amendment to the existing language by adding a reference to subsection D in section 36-541, which relates to the enforcement of treatment orders. The current language regarding the establishment of a program for sharing information about active treatment orders remains unchanged, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained while allowing relevant parties to access necessary information for treatment facilitation. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the treatment process for individuals with mental health issues by excluding incarceration time from treatment calculations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-540, 36-541, 36-540.01, 36-550.09, 36-425.06, 36-531, 36-546, 14-5312.01, 14-5101, 14-5401, 14-5308, 14-5310, 14-5401.01, 14-5309, 14-5405, 13-3101, 13-4517, 36-401, 99-272
House Engrossed Version: 36-540, 36-541, 36-540.01, 36-550.09, 36-425.06, 36-531, 36-546, 14-5312.01, 14-5101, 14-5401, 14-5308, 14-5310, 14-5401.01, 14-5309, 14-5405, 13-3101, 13-4517, 36-401, 99-272
Chaptered Version: 36-540, 36-541, 36-540.01, 36-550.09, 36-425.06, 36-531, 36-546, 14-5312.01, 14-5101, 14-5401, 14-5308, 14-5310, 14-5401.01, 14-5309, 14-5405, 13-3101, 13-4517, 36-401, 99-272