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3 <br /> STATF y <br /> NC DEPARTMENT OF <br /> HEALTH AND ROY COOPER • Governor <br /> - - HUMAN SERVICES MANDY COHEN,MD,MPH • Secretary <br /> Division of Mental Health,Developmental KODY H.KINSLEY• Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health&IDD <br /> F$a,„ Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> Date: October 24, 2018 <br /> To: North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) <br /> North Carolina League of Municipalities <br /> From: Kody H. Kinsley, Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health & IDD <br /> Subject: Summary of Action Items Required by Senate Bill 630 (Session Law 2018-33): <br /> An Act Revising the Laws Pertaining to Involuntary Commitment in order to <br /> Improve the Delivery of Behavioral Health Services in North Carolina. <br /> New legislation (SB630) was passed in June of 2018 to revise the Involuntary Commitment <br /> process. The Department of Health and Human Services recognizes that successful <br /> implementation of SB630 will require collaboration among all stakeholders and thus, we would <br /> like to facilitate this joint effort. To aid in the discussion, we are reaching out with a brief review <br /> of the city/county-specific action items and their relevant due dates. We are asking how we can <br /> be supportive in this process, including coordination with the LME-MCOs. <br /> SB630 City/County Specific Items: <br /> • Previously optional, SB630 requires the governing body of a city or county to <br /> adopt a plan (transportation agreement)for the custody and transportation of <br /> respondents under involuntary commitment from one entity to another. <br /> • The city has the duty to provide transportation of a respondent who is a resident of <br /> the city or who is physically taken into custody in the city limits. The county has <br /> the duty to provide transportation for a respondent who resides in the county <br /> outside of city limits or who is physically taken into custody outside of city <br /> limits. Cities and counties may contract with each other to provide transportation. <br /> • Law enforcement, local acute care hospitals, and mental health providers shall <br /> participate in developing the transportation agreement. <br /> • This agreement may designate law enforcement officers, volunteers, or other <br /> public or private personnel to provide custody and transport for individuals <br /> undergoing involuntary commitment proceedings. <br /> • Private personnel or agencies contracting for transportation services shall complete <br /> training identified by the applicable LME-MCO to ensure safety for both the <br /> respondent and public. Law enforcement may request to participate. <br /> NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES <br /> 101 Blair Drive,Raleigh,NC - 919.855-4800 • www.ncdhhs.gov <br /> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER <br />