(1) The Behavioral Health Conditional Dismissal Program Implementation Council is created for the purpose of assisting with the implementation of the behavioral health conditional dismissal pilot program created under KRS § 533.272.
(2) The membership of the council shall include the following:
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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 533.288


(a) The executive director of the Office of Drug Control Policy, or his or her designee, who shall serve as chair of the council;
(b) The director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, or his or her designee; (c) The commissioner of the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental
and Intellectual Disabilities, or his or her designee;
(d) The commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services, or his or her designee;
(e) The public advocate, or his or her designee;
(f) A member of the Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Association, elected by its membership;
(g) A member of the Kentucky County Attorneys Association;
(h) One (1) Circuit Judge, elected by the Circuit Judges Association of Kentucky; (i) One (1) District Judge, elected by the District Judges Association of
Kentucky;
(j) The executive director of the Kentucky Jailers Association, or his or her designee; and
(k) Two (2) individuals selected by the Kentucky Association of Regional Programs, one (1) of whom shall be in recovery from a substance use disorder and one (1) of whom is being treated or has been treated for a mental health disorder as defined in KRS § 533.270.
(3) The council shall meet at least quarterly. Meetings shall be held at the call of the chair, or upon the written request of two (2) members to the chair.
(4) The council shall:
(a) Oversee the implementation of the behavioral health conditional dismissal program pilot project; and
(b) Review the data collected by the Administrative Office of the Courts and report to the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary and the Governor by October 1 of each year of the pilot project regarding:
1. Recommendations for any additional performance measures needed to promote the success of the program;
2. Whether any action is necessary, including funding or legislation;
3. Recommendations for resolving any matters that reduce the effectiveness of the program; and
4. Any additional information the council deems appropriate.
(5) Members shall not receive any additional compensation for their service on the council but shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses.
(6) The council shall be attached to the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for administrative purposes.
(7) The council shall terminate December 31, 2027, unless extended by the General
Assembly.
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Created 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 230, sec. 10, effective July 14, 2022.