Massachusetts H4859 mandates reporting of suicide attempts or threats by individuals in court custody.

Massachusetts H4859 amends the General Laws to require facilities with custody to report suicide attempts or threats by individuals in lockup or correctional facilities to the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services within 24 hours. This information becomes part of the criminal justice record system and is shared with authorized agencies. The bill also mandates written notification to receiving facilities when a person is transferred after a suicide attempt or threat.

Massachusetts H4859 mandates reporting of suicide attempts or threats by individuals in court custody.

Massachusetts H4859 amends the General Laws to require facilities with custody to report suicide attempts or threats by individuals in lockup or correctional facilities to the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services within 24 hours. This information becomes part of the criminal justice record system and is shared with authorized agencies. The bill also mandates written notification to receiving facilities when a person is transferred after a suicide attempt or threat.