URGING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DEFINE THEIR ROLE AND TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROGRESS THE STATE HAS MADE TOWARDS JAIL DIVERSION.

This Senate resolution asks the Governor's Senior Advisor for Mental Health and the Justice System to clearly define their official role and submit an annual report to the Legislature. The bill specifically requests data on community programs designed to divert individuals with mental health issues away from jail, including details on their capacity and reasons for any high failure rates. By urging the release of this information, the resolution aims to increase transparency regarding the state's progress and unmet needs in mental health services and jail diversion efforts.