California AB2405 allows individuals in police custody to express a preference for a specific mental health facility for assessment.

California AB2405 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to allow individuals being transported by a peace officer to a designated facility for mental health assessment to express a preference for a specific facility. The peace officer may consider this preference but must ensure it does not unreasonably delay care or deviate excessively from the closest appropriate facility. The bill also includes provisions for reimbursement to local agencies and school districts if the act imposes state-mandated costs.

California AB2405 allows individuals in police custody to express a preference for a specific mental health facility for assessment.

California AB2405 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to allow individuals being transported by a peace officer to a designated facility for mental health assessment to express a preference for a specific facility. The peace officer may consider this preference but must ensure it does not unreasonably delay care or deviate excessively from the closest appropriate facility. The bill also includes provisions for reimbursement to local agencies and school districts if the act imposes state-mandated costs.