HB0049

Wyoming HB0049 amends the Court Supervised Treatment Program Act to include mental health treatment, allowing public defenders to participate in.

Wyoming HB0049 amends the Court Supervised Treatment Program Act to integrate mental health treatment into existing programs. It allows public defenders to participate as team members and represent participants in court-supervised treatment programs. The bill also changes the terminology from "substance abuse" to "substance use." It mandates substance use disorder assessments for certain offenders and authorizes courts to order participation in treatment programs. The legislation aims to provide sentencing options, reduce recidivism, and improve the health and well-being of participants.