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North Dakota Century Code Title 12. Corrections, Parole, and Probation § 12-67.1-03. Deflection process--Regional authority and planning

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. A local government, law enforcement agency, or other first responder agency may establish a deflection process in partnership with one or more licensed providers of behavioral health services or substance use disorder treatment services, subject to the provisions of this section. A deflection process must include participation from a law enforcement agency and behavioral health service provider.

2. A deflection process must include procedures for:

a. The identification, screening, and assessment of its participants.

b. Case management and treatment facilitation.

c. Participant followups.

d. Law enforcement, first responder, and treatment provider training.

e. The collection and evaluation of data for:

(1) Demographics of program participants;

(2) The number of law enforcement interactions that result in a treatment referral; and

(3) The time between initial law enforcement interaction and treatment service.

3. A deflection process must include a performance management system with key performance indicators. Key performance indicators may include the:

a. Rate of treatment engagement within thirty days of initial contact;

b. Duration of treatment involvement; and

c. Number of subsequent law enforcement interactions for individuals referred to treatment.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 12. Corrections, Parole, and Probation § 12-67.1-03. Deflection process--Regional authority and planning - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-12-corrections-parole-and-probation/nd-cent-code-sect-12-67-1-03/

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