Supervisor says OC might become the first large California county to adopt legislation that allows courts to order treatment for mentally ill adults.
Tag: Laura Wilcox
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OC Could Be Early Adopter of Laura’s Law If Governor Signs Bill
Supervisor John Moorlach is among those urging Gov. Jerry Brown to sign a bill allowing state money to be used in implementing the mental health law.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
State Senate Panel Clarifies How Laura’s Law Can Be Funded
The Senate Health Committee approved two bills aimed at making it easier for counties to implement the law dealing with the treatment of mentally ill people.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Long Fight For Laura’s Law Has Yet to Yield Widespread Adoption
The law, which took 13 years to be passed, has been implemented
in only one county.
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Law Provides Opportunity to Treat Mentally Ill at Street Level
Orange County Supervisors will consider implementing Laura’s Law
in the wake of the Kelly Thomas beating in Fullerton.
