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PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO ITEM 13-1798
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COOK COUNTY JAIL DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR MENTALLY ILL AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE DETAINEES OR ARRESTEES
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 46, Law Enforcement, Article IV, Jail Diversion Program, Section 36-172, Sec. 46-201 through Section 46-217, of the Cook County Code are hereby amended as follows:
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 in achieving their individualized treatment plan consistent with their diversion plans.
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 to stabilize a crisis situation while minimizing the risk of harm to the individual and all persons involved.
Diversion. A program that diverts target population detainees from jail in accordance with standardized procedures established by the Advisory Board in conjunction with the appropriate authorities,...
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