Maryland § 13-4205

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-4205, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13-4205.

    (a)    Each local jurisdiction in the State shall develop a 2–year community health and public safety plan in collaboration with:

        (1)    The Center;

        (2)    The local health department;

        (3)    The local department of human services;

        (4)    Behavioral health coordinators for the local school system;

        (5)    The local health improvement council;

        (6)    Community–based behavioral health providers;

        (7)    A representative of the NAACP;

        (8)    A representative of public defenders; and

        (9)    Other key stakeholders.

    (b)    The plan shall include:

        (1)    An assessment of the capacity of the local behavioral system;

        (2)    Recommendations for the enhancement of the local crisis response system;

        (3)    Recommendations for the enhancement of the local behavioral health care system, including culturally competent care;

        (4)    An analysis of available federal grant funds available to the county or jurisdiction; and

        (5)    A racial impact analysis.

    (c)    A local jurisdiction is encouraged to use an existing local planning and coordinating committee or local management board to satisfy the requirements of this section.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-4205

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Section 13-4205 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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