HB1147:

Temporary detention; alternative custody.

Bill Summary:

Temporary detention; alternative custody.
Provides that if the facility indicated on a temporary detention
order is a state facility, no bed for the person detained or in custody
pursuant to the temporary detention order is immediately available
at such state facility, and an employee or designee of such state
facility is available to take custody of such person, such employee
or designee of the state facility may assume custody of such person
wherever such person is located and maintain custody of such person
and transport such person to such state facility or to an alternative
facility of temporary detention. The bill also provides that a person
who is an inmate who is subject to an order authorizing treatment
shall remain in law-enforcement custody at all times prior to admission
to the facility designated for treatment of the person pursuant to
such order.