Bill > HB0049

This bill amends the Court Supervised Treatment Program Act to expand and modernize treatment court programs in Wyoming. The key provisions include broadening the scope of treatment programs to include mental health treatment alongside substance use disorder treatment, allowing programs to accept participants from any jurisdiction within the state, and updating terminology from "substance abuse" to "substance use disorder". The bill creates new definitions for mental health treatment, mental illness, and substance use disorder, and authorizes public defenders to serve on treatment program teams and represent participants. The legislation aims to reduce the number of people with mental illness in the criminal justice system by providing alternative treatment-focused options. The bill modifies existing laws to create a more comprehensive approach to addressing substance use disorders and mental health challenges, with a focus on recovery, rehabilitation, and reducing criminal justice involvement. The changes include allowing more flexible referral processes, expanding the types of courts and judges who can participate, and providing more comprehensive assessment and treatment options for individuals with substance use disorders or mental health needs.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0049