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Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Some who are mentally ill remain in L.A. County jails after charges are dropped, report says

People with mental illnesses in conservatorships are being held in L.A. jails after charges dropped.
Facilities for released individuals often full leading to delays in transfer to community settings. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
California

Gavin Newsom slams Sacramento County for delaying mental illness conservatorship reforms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized Sacramento County for being slow to implement a new law easing the path to conservatorships for those with severe mental illness or addiction.
Newsom urged the county to prioritize the implementation of Senate Bill 43, which makes it easier to place individuals struggling with mental health or addiction issues in conservatorships. [ more ]
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