COUNTY CO-RESPONDER UNITS

Session: 103rd General Assembly
Year: 2024
Bill #: HB5133
Category: Public Safety and Law Enforcement
Position: Support
Mandate?
Revenue Loss?
Authority Preemption?

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Creates the County Co-Responder Pilot Program Division in the Counties Code. Provides that each county sheriff's office may establish, subject to appropriation, a co-responder unit by no later than 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that, in addition to other responsibilities, the unit's social workers are responsible for conducting follow-up visits for victims who may benefit from mental or behavioral health services. Provides that the unit's primary area of focus shall be victim assistance. Includes other provisions relating to establishment of the units, duties of the unit, unit training, and privileged or confidential communications. Repeals the Division on January 1, 2029.



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