Allows for principals to be remanded into custody for drug treatment where there is a risk of continued substance abuse or the use of an opioid.

New York A04244 amends the criminal procedure law and the mental hygiene law to allow for principals to be remanded into custody for drug treatment where there is a risk of continued substance abuse or the use of an opioid antagonist was required. The court may commit the principal to the custody of the sheriff for up to fifteen days if there is a substantial risk of continued substance abuse and a likelihood of serious harm.

Allows for principals to be remanded into custody for drug treatment where there is a risk of continued substance abuse or the use of an opioid.

New York A04244 amends the criminal procedure law and the mental hygiene law to allow for principals to be remanded into custody for drug treatment where there is a risk of continued substance abuse or the use of an opioid antagonist was required. The court may commit the principal to the custody of the sheriff for up to fifteen days if there is a substantial risk of continued substance abuse and a likelihood of serious harm.