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New: Lawmakers Move to Limit the Jail Detentions of People Awaiting Mental Health Treatment

Supporters say the measure is a step forward in curbing the number of people jailed during civil commitment. But some local officials say the impact will be limited unless the state makes other changes, including adding psychiatric beds.

https://www.propublica.org/article/mississippi-lawmakers-jail-detentions-mentally-ill?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

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