Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 258.6 - The Department of Justice(a) The Department of Justice, acting through the Governor's Justice Commission and in concert with the Council, shall provide supplementary grants to establish special training for persons in the Criminal Justice System concerned with drug and alcohol abuse. The Governor's Justice Commission shall also direct its funds available for drug and alcohol treatment services to be used to establish such programs primarily related to the Criminal Justice System. The Governor's Justice Commission shall also continue to promote increased efforts on police intervention and drug traffic through its subgrant programs. The Governor's Justice Commission shall continue to fund programs of preventive public education relative to the problem of drug and alcohol abuse.(b) The Department of Justice, acting through the Bureau of Corrections and in concert with the Council, shall establish intensive treatment services at State correctional facilities for persons incarcerated for drug or alcohol abuse problems, or drug or alcohol related offenses, or who have a history of drug or alcohol problems. In addition, the Bureau of Corrections and SCAs shall assist county prisons in the development of similar services.