New Jersey A1367 establishes a framework for diverting individuals with mental illness from criminal prosecution to behavioral health treatment.
New Jersey A1367 mandates that law enforcement officers assigned to patrol duty complete a one-day in-service training program to recognize and respond to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The bill requires the Department of Health to develop and implement pilot programs to improve response times for law enforcement requests for assistance and to expand the availability of mental health screening services in emergent situations.
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