Date: 08/18/2015
Final
Public Comment & Adjourn
TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
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2:59 PM -- Discussion of Future 2015 Legislative Oversight Committee Meeting Dates
Ms. King listed some potential future committee meeting dates. Senator Martinez Humenik revisited the idea of the MICJS Task Force holding a strategic planning retreat. Committee discussion about potential meeting dates ensued. Mr. Dohr commented on the need for the task force members to attend the committee meetings where legislation would be discussed. Additional discussion about holding a retreat on September 25, 2015, occurred. It was determined that the committee would meet on September 21, 2015, and October 29, 2015. In response to a question, Ms. King stated that task force regularly meets on the third Thursday of every month at 10 a.m.
03:10 PM
Senator Martinez Humenik suggested that the task force focus on addressing the need for restoration services for juveniles and adults. Representative Singer discussed Project EDGE, which is a coordinated effort by police officers and Mental Health Partners staff that offers diversion into behavioral health treatment rather than an arrest in certain circumstance. He suggested having a presentation on Project EDGE at a future committee meeting. Representative Singer discussed having a presentation on the issue of post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement and the barriers to workers' compensation. Senator Martinez Humenik suggested that the task force explore pilot programs and review other states' models when looking at possible legislation. Representative Singer further discussed Project EDGE.
03:22 PM
Ms. Walton provided a MICJS Data Sharing Initiative Briefing Sheet (Attachment H) to the committee. Representative Lee asked about the availability of data on the number of inmates with mental illness who die in correctional facilities to which Ms. Heil responded. Discussion about accessing statistics related to and providing services to persons with mental illness who are in the criminal justice system continued. Ms. Walton suggested inviting Kerry Pruett, Mental Health Programs Administrator in the Department of Corrections, to present at a future committee meeting.
15MICJS0818AttachH.pdf
03:30 PM -- Public Comment
Melanie Jordan, Colorado Bar Association, discussed the lack of restoration services for juveniles and the need for funding for those services.
03:33 PM -- Adjourn
Senator Martinez Humenik made closing remarks and adjourned the meeting.