Allows courts to order direct transfer of defendants from jail to substance use disorder treatment.

This bill allows a judicial officer to order a defendant's direct transfer from jail to an inpatient or residential substance use disorder treatment facility. The court can stay criminal proceedings and release the defendant if they have an offer of admission to a treatment facility and a trusted individual is available to escort them. The court must specify the release time. The treatment facility must notify the court upon the defendant's admission and discharge, indicating if they have successfully transitioned to the next level of care.

Allows courts to order direct transfer of defendants from jail to substance use disorder treatment.

This bill allows a judicial officer to order a defendant's direct transfer from jail to an inpatient or residential substance use disorder treatment facility. The court can stay criminal proceedings and release the defendant if they have an offer of admission to a treatment facility and a trusted individual is available to escort them. The court must specify the release time. The treatment facility must notify the court upon the defendant's admission and discharge, indicating if they have successfully transitioned to the next level of care.