Treatment court program standards.
- Requires drug addiction experts to evaluate defendants in treatment court programs and submit reports to courts.
- Mandates treatment courts to offer programs that comply with existing judicial standards.
- Ensures immediate implementation to support defendants eligible under the Treatment-Mandated Felony Act.
- Maintains key requirements like behavioral health treatment, drug testing, and equitable access to services.
Senator Umberg's treatment court legislation mandates substance abuse and mental health evaluations by qualified addiction experts for all defendants in California's treatment court programs. The bill requires these experts - including psychiatrists, psychologists, and other qualified professionals - to submit comprehensive evaluation reports to both the court and involved parties.
The legislation maintains existing treatment court requirements while ensuring programs align with established judicial standards. These standards encompass integration of behavioral health services with court processing, evidence-based treatment access, regular drug testing, and structured systems of incentives and sanctions. Treatment courts must also facilitate ongoing judicial interaction with participants and maintain partnerships with community organizations to enhance program effectiveness.
For individuals eligible under the Treatment-Mandated Felony Act, the bill guarantees access to treatment programs that meet these judicial standards. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage to ensure treatment courts can promptly implement these evaluation requirements and continue serving defendants who choose to participate in treatment programs.
 Tom LackeyR Assemblymember | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 James RamosD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Tom UmbergD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Matt HaneyD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Juan AlanisR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 0 | 2 | 40 | PASS |
- Requires drug addiction experts to evaluate defendants in treatment court programs and submit reports to courts.
- Mandates treatment courts to offer programs that comply with existing judicial standards.
- Ensures immediate implementation to support defendants eligible under the Treatment-Mandated Felony Act.
- Maintains key requirements like behavioral health treatment, drug testing, and equitable access to services.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Umberg's treatment court legislation mandates substance abuse and mental health evaluations by qualified addiction experts for all defendants in California's treatment court programs. The bill requires these experts - including psychiatrists, psychologists, and other qualified professionals - to submit comprehensive evaluation reports to both the court and involved parties.
The legislation maintains existing treatment court requirements while ensuring programs align with established judicial standards. These standards encompass integration of behavioral health services with court processing, evidence-based treatment access, regular drug testing, and structured systems of incentives and sanctions. Treatment courts must also facilitate ongoing judicial interaction with participants and maintain partnerships with community organizations to enhance program effectiveness.
For individuals eligible under the Treatment-Mandated Felony Act, the bill guarantees access to treatment programs that meet these judicial standards. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage to ensure treatment courts can promptly implement these evaluation requirements and continue serving defendants who choose to participate in treatment programs.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 0 | 2 | 40 | PASS |
Tom LackeyR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
James RamosD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tom UmbergD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Matt HaneyD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Juan AlanisR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |