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Making The Play
Alyse Ferguson, MHMC Managing Attorney
&Capt. Terry McCraw
Discussion• Our Current
System Issues• Why the Current
System Doesn’t Work
• Equipment• Building The Team
We Need
Mental Il lness • Between 2009-2012 states cut back
mental health spending by $4.35 mi l l ion
• Most frequently ja i l ings are for minor offenses
• Reports indicate between 16%-25% MI rate in ja i l populat ions
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Why the Current System Doesn’t Work
• No Communication• Fear of HIPAA• Limited Services• No Way to Make
Referrals• Limited Money
Costs• Repeat Arrests• Non-Payment –
Warrants• Jai l Days• Police Time• Court Time
Mental Health and Criminal Justice
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Why Municipal CourtsPersons With Mental I l lness
• Spend More t ime in Jai l• Less l ikely to make Bai l• Less Stabi l i ty in their l i fe• Less Risk• Less Likely Support System• More l ikely homeless• More l ikely Unemployed
Equipment• Screenings• Community Serv ices• MH Bonds
CCP 17.032
• Early Identif icat ion Statute CCP 16.22
• Resources• Grants
CCP 16.22• Not later than 72 hours after receiving
credible info of MI/MR
• Magistrate shal l order the MHA or expert to collect info and provide written assessment
• Not required if determination made in previous year
• If Defendant fails/refuses Magistrate may order
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• Written assessment due within 30 days for felony, 10 days for a misdemeanor
• Assessment must include:– Whether person has MI/MR– Address need for competency evaluation– Recommended treatment
CCP 17.032• A magistrate SHALL release a defendant on
personal bond unless good cause is shown other wise if the:– Defendant is not charged with and not previously
convicted of a violent offense;– Is examined by the local MHA or other mental health
expert under Art. 16.22.– Written assessment submitted to the magistrate
under Art. 16.22, concludes the defendant has MI/MR and is competent and recommends MH health treatment
AndMagistrate determines in consultation with the MH or MR authority
• appropriate community based treatment is available
If MH/MR is chronic or will deteriorate-Shall require as a condition of bond treatment unless Good cause is shown for not requiring treatment -inpatient or outpatient
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What We Need In Our System• Communication• Plan for Identif icat ion • Linking Services• Monitoring
The Team• Drafting the Team
– Who do we need on our TeamPlayers Special
Teams Position
Individuals or Group
Availability
City/County Government Individuals Rookie
Clinicians Medical Individuals 3 years
Peer Support Community Groups 2 Years
Courts Legal Group 3 Years
Police Legal Group 3 Years
Hospitals Medical Group 2 years
MH Providers
Medical Individual Rookies
The Huddle• Communication is Crit ical• Follow up Required• You must know the Play
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Game Plan
S – ScreenA – AssessV – VerifyE – EngageD - Divert
TOUCHDOWN!
Contact Info
Alyse Ferguson,MHMC Managing [email protected] l in . tx .us214-491-4805
Capt. Terry [email protected] l in . tx .us972-547-5249
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References
• SAMHSA, HHS Publication No. (SMA)‐15‐4959.Rockville, MD. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2012). SAMHSA’S An Effective Tool for Diverting People with Mental and Sustance Use Disorders from the Criminal Justice System. Rockville, MD: Author, Printed 2015. Accessed Feb, 2016.
• Members of the Capital‐Journal Editorial Advisory Board : Editorial: Helping the mentally ill helps the community, Posted Dec. 12, 2014, < http://cjonline.com/2014‐12‐12/editorial‐helping‐mentally/ill/helpscommunity > Accessed Feb.,2016.
• James, Doris J. and Glaze, Lauren E. , BJS Statisticians; (Sept 2006) .Mental Health Problems of Prison and Jail Inmates, NCJ 213600 , pg.1‐12; Accessed Feb. , 2016.
• Stodola, Mark ; An Assessment And Evaluation Of Mental Health Courts In Maricopa County Arizona; Phase III Project, May 2004; Court Exect. Dev. Program. 101pgs. , Accessed Feb. 2016.
• Frontline Special Report: A New Justice for Mentally Ill , (Nov.17, 2015); < http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/asylums/etc/faqs.html > , Accessed Feb. 2016.
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ENROLLMENT REFERRAL
Name: SO: DOB:
Referral for: SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
MH SERVICES
MR SERVICES
MEDICATION SERVICES
Other:
Current Provider
Have you been seen in the last year by any of these agencies:
Life Path Life Net Metrocare Adapt
Child and Family Guidance ABC
Other:___________________________________________________
Insurance Do you have insurance? No Yes ___________________________________
Value Options Are you enrolled in Value Options?
Current Previous None
Identification Do you have a current valid Texas Identification Card or Driver’s License?
Yes No. I need some form of Identification that the jail can provide.
Contact Info After Release
Address: Phone:
Diagnosis
In Custody Out of Custody Expected Release__________________________ Attorney:___________________________________
I would like to be contacted by a mental health clinic about enrollment and services. They may contact me at the jail or my listed address/phone above if I am released.
Signature: Date:
Please return to MHMC Fax number: 214-491-4825
Sheriff’s Office (972) 547-5100 Metro (972) 424-4797 Fax (972) 547-5304
Detention (972) 547-5200 Metro (972) 424-1433 Fax (972) 547-5301
C O L L I N C O U N T Y
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
Sheriff , Terry G. Box
4300 Community Avenue
McKinney, Texas 75071
TO: Whom It May Concern
From: Alyse Ferguson
Date: April 20, 2016
RE: Identification of XXXXXXXX
This letter is to attest and certify the identity of:
Inmate Name:XXXXXXXX
White/Female DOB:XX/XX/XXXX
Social Security Number: XXX-XX-XXXX
Texas ID/DL card: 00XXXXX
Address: 3608 XXXXXX Plano, TX 75075
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
My work email address is [email protected]
This document has been subscribed and affirmed before me in the County of Collin, State of
Texas, on this the 20th day of April, 2016.
Notary’s Signature and Seal
My Commission Expires: