Establishes a pilot Behavioral Health Conditional Dismissal Program in selected counties.

The bill establishes a pilot Behavioral Health Conditional Dismissal Program in at least ten counties selected by the South Carolina Supreme Court. The program offers an alternative to incarceration for eligible individuals with behavioral health disorders charged with qualifying offenses. It includes clinical assessments, treatment plans, and various services such as medication-assisted treatment, recovery housing, and vocational services. The program runs for four years starting January 1, 2026, and requires data collection and reporting to the Office of Court Administration.

Establishes a pilot Behavioral Health Conditional Dismissal Program in selected counties.

The bill establishes a pilot Behavioral Health Conditional Dismissal Program in at least ten counties selected by the South Carolina Supreme Court. The program offers an alternative to incarceration for eligible individuals with behavioral health disorders charged with qualifying offenses. It includes clinical assessments, treatment plans, and various services such as medication-assisted treatment, recovery housing, and vocational services. The program runs for four years starting January 1, 2026, and requires data collection and reporting to the Office of Court Administration.