Establishes provisions relating to jail reimbursement by the department of mental health

Summary

The bill would have the Missouri Department of Mental Health pay local jails $200 per day for each inmate who, because of a mental illness or defect, cannot understand court proceedings or assist in their defense. It also requires reimbursement for any medication provided while the person is in custody, with claims submitted by sheriffs or city officials and approved by the department. The goal is to offset the costs that jails incur when holding mentally incompetent detainees.

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