Crenshaw County; authorize law enforcement to take individual with mental illness into protective custody under certain conditions; legal immunity provided

Summary

The law lets designated officers in Crenshaw County take a person they believe is mentally ill and an immediate danger into protective custody, transport them to a hospital, and release them within 72 hours unless a judge orders further care. It also shields officers from civil lawsuits when they act in good faith. The measure aims to improve public safety and access to mental‑health care.

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