Conduit Street Podcast

Breaking Ground on MD's New Court-Ordered Treatment Law

May 17, 2024 Maryland Association of Counties Season 1 Episode 283
Breaking Ground on MD's New Court-Ordered Treatment Law
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Conduit Street Podcast
Breaking Ground on MD's New Court-Ordered Treatment Law
May 17, 2024 Season 1 Episode 283
Maryland Association of Counties

This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, we delve into Maryland's groundbreaking court-ordered mental health treatment program, making the state the 48th to establish such a program. Joining the podcast is Marie Grant, Assistant Secretary for Health Policy at the Maryland Department of Health, alongside host Sarah Sample, to discuss the implications for Maryland, county governments, and mental health treatment access statewide. Tune in as they explore the bill's journey through the legislative process, the real-world problems it aims to solve, and the intricacies of the court-ordered treatment process. 

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This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, we delve into Maryland's groundbreaking court-ordered mental health treatment program, making the state the 48th to establish such a program. Joining the podcast is Marie Grant, Assistant Secretary for Health Policy at the Maryland Department of Health, alongside host Sarah Sample, to discuss the implications for Maryland, county governments, and mental health treatment access statewide. Tune in as they explore the bill's journey through the legislative process, the real-world problems it aims to solve, and the intricacies of the court-ordered treatment process.