Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 27A-10-20 - Definition of terms related to crisis referral and placementTerms used in this section and §§ 27A-10-21 to 27A-10-23, inclusive, mean:
(1) "Crisis intervention team certified law enforcement officer," any law enforcement officer who has undergone a comprehensive training program in crisis intervention techniques involving any person who is mentally ill or has substance abuse issues and has received certification as a crisis intervention officer by the officer's department;(2) "Crisis intervention team," a team of law enforcement officers and individuals who have undergone a comprehensive training program in crisis intervention techniques involving any person who is mentally ill or has chemical dependency or substance abuse issues;(3) "Mobile crisis team," an interdisciplinary team of one or more mental health professionals able to respond to any person in the community, either in person or through real-time interactive audio and video, for mental health and chemical dependency or abuse intervention;(4) "Team member," any person who is a member of a crisis intervention team or a mobile crisis team. SL 2010, ch 142, §3; SL 2020, ch 111, § 2, eff. Mar. 12, 2020.Amended by S.L. 2020, ch. 111,s. 2, eff. 3/12/2020.