j_micjs_2016a_2016-03-18t13:31:20z7 Hearing Summary
Date: 03/18/2016
Final
Public Comment
COMMITTEE ON TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
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03:30 PM -- Public Comment
03:30 PM -- Lisa Mitchell, representing herself, discussed family's experience with juvenile and criminal justice systems. She expressed her concerns about the treatment her son received from various state entities. She discussed the use of psychotropic medications in state facilities and Medicaid fraud.
03:45 PM
Committee members made comments regarding Ms. Mitchell's testimony. Committee members continued to dialogue with Ms. Mitchell about her son and her possible involvement with the MICJS Task Force.
03:54 PM -- Debbie Carroll, representing herself, discussed competency evaluations, the conditions of youth corrections facilities, and House Bill 16-1110, a Parent's Bill of Rights. Committee members commented about Ms. Carroll's testimony.