Establishes a timeframe for mental health evaluations upon arrest in Missouri.
Missouri HB1677 sets a deadline for mental health evaluations for individuals arrested and subject to such evaluations. The evaluation must occur within 45 days of the arrest. If the evaluation determines that the person needs to be transferred to a mental health facility for treatment, this transfer must also happen within 45 days. The bill mandates annual reporting by the Department of Mental Health starting January 1, 2027.
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