Apr 15, 2026Board meeting
Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed reports from the Access and Data subcommittees, received findings from a State Hospital Length of Stay Study, and heard a presentation on Specialty Courts and Court Liaison Pilot projects. The Office of Forensic Services and Coordination provided updates on state hospital construction, staffing, and dashboard visualizations, along with results from a public survey regarding intermediate residential care. Additionally, the committee received a comprehensive report on mental health programming, which covered community crisis services, competency restoration, jail diversion centers, step-down programs, and various grant initiatives. The meeting concluded with public comments and updates on future meeting logistics.