Mental illness; prisoners; diagnosis; treatment

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This bill, known as "Joshua's Law," changes how Arizona handles mental health evaluations and treatment for individuals in county jails and state correctional facilities. It requires sheriffs to ensure timely medical examinations and treatment for inmates showing signs of mental disorders, including continuing prescribed medications. For state prisoners, it outlines procedures for voluntary or involuntary transfer to mental health facilities and establishes a process for creating and managing treatment plans before and during incarceration.

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