The proposed bill establishes a Civil Commitment Coordinating Division within the Office of the Attorney General in Minnesota, which will be responsible for overseeing civil commitment processes and enhancing engagement services. The bill outlines the creation of a Civil Commitment Advisory Committee to provide guidance on best practices and data collection related to engagement services, outpatient civil commitment, and provisional discharge. The civil commitment coordinator will be tasked with various duties, including advocating for increased statewide capacity for these services, providing technical assistance, and administering grants for diversion studies and engagement services.
Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for the Civil Commitment Coordinating Division, diversion study grants, and grants for engagement services, outpatient civil commitment, and provisional discharge. These appropriations aim to support the establishment of the division, fund additional staff, and facilitate public awareness campaigns about the effectiveness of engagement services. The bill emphasizes the importance of data collection and evaluation to improve treatment outcomes and reduce the number of individuals entering the justice system due to mental health issues.