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PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
COOK COUNTY JAIL DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 46, Law Enforcement, Article IV., Jail Diversion Program, Section 46-171 through Section 46-312, of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as follows:
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 46-171. Short title.
This article shall be cited and may be known as the "Cook County Jail Diversion Program for Adults and Youth."
Sec. 46-172. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Appropriate authorities. The Circuit Court of Cook County, the State's Attorney of Cook County, the Sheriff of Cook County, the Public Defender of Cook County, and local law enforcement.
Case management. The process of assisting and monitoring target population detainees or arrestees in achieving their individualized treatment plan consistent with their diversion plans.
Case manager. A person (as a social worker or nurse) who assist in the planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluation of social services for patients with emphasis on quality of care, continuity of services and cost effectiveness.
Class 4 felony. An offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment of one to three years in a penitentiary and/or a fine of up to $25,000.00 or the amount specified in the offense, whichever is greater, may be imposed. (730 ILCS 5/5-8-1 and 730 ILCS 5/5-9-1)
Community based mental health service providers. Mental health service providers working within local organization and health facilities.
Co-occurring substance abuse disorder. Mentally ill detainees with addictions to alcohol, drugs and/or other chemical substances (M.I.S.A.).
Crisis intervention. To safely intervene with people in crisis in order ...
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