rESOLUTION 2002-24

INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT EXPENSES PAID BY THE STATE

It is the intent of the Montana Association of Counties to support legislation that would require the State to pay all expenses associated with involuntary commitment.

WHEREAS, under SB176 certain District Court costs and administrative functions and costs were transferred to the state; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that involuntary commitment costs assumed by the state are limited to court proceedings; and

WHEREAS, court proceedings do not include costs associated with transportation, treatment and lodging,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that MACo will support legislation to expand costs assumed by the State of Montana for involuntary commitments to include transportation, treatment and lodging.

SPONSOR: MACo Health & Human Services Committee

RECOMMENDATION: Do Pass

PRIORITY: High

REFERRED TO: MACo Health & Human Services Committee

ADOPTED: Annual Conference; Big Sky, MT

September 25, 2002

2004 ACTION

RECOMMENDATION: Do Pass, MACo Resolutions Committee,

September 1, 2004

PRIORITY: High

REFERRED TO: MACo Health & Human Services Committee

ADOPTED: