California · Penal Code

PEN §6046: (a) The purpose of this article is to build safer communities by investing in community-based programs, services, and initiatives for formerly incarcerated individuals in need of mental health and sub

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This statute establishes a grant program for community-based mental health and substance use treatment services for formerly incarcerated individuals, administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections.

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(a) The purpose of this article is to build safer communities by investing in community-based programs, services, and initiatives for formerly incarcerated individuals in need of mental health and substance use treatment services. (b) The program established pursuant to this article shall be restricted to supporting mental health treatment, substance use treatment, and diversion programs for persons in the criminal justice system, with an emphasis on programs that reduce recidivism of persons convicted of less serious crimes, such as those covered by the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act of 2014, and those who have substance use and mental health problems. (c) The Board of State and Community Corrections shall administer a grant program established pursuant to this article.

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