HB 2287 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Requires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to administer a criminal justice system diversion center pilot project to make improvements in: (1) Reducing recidivism and the use of crisis and emergency resources;

(2) Decreasing behaviors associated with untreated mental health and substance use disorders; and

(3) Increasing effective engagement with treatment providers, housing stability, engagement in prosocial activity, and rates of employment and financial self-sufficiency.

Expires July 1, 2020.