Sec. 614.021. SERVICES FOR WRONGFULLY IMPRISONED PERSONS. (a) In this section, "wrongfully imprisoned person" has the meaning assigned by Section 501.101, Government Code.
(b) The office shall develop a plan to use existing case management functions to assist wrongfully imprisoned persons who are discharged from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in:
(1) accessing medical and dental services, including assistance in completing documents required for application to federal entitlement programs;
(2) obtaining mental health treatment and related support services through the public mental health system for as long as the wrongfully imprisoned person requires assistance; and
(3) obtaining appropriate support services, as identified by the wrongfully imprisoned person and the assigned case manager, to assist the person in making the transition from incarceration into the community.
(c) The office shall submit an annual report to the legislature on the provision of services under this section to wrongfully imprisoned persons.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 180 (H.B. 1736), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.002(10), eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1499, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Subtitle E - Special Provisions Relating to Mental Illness and Mental Retardation
Chapter 614 - Texas Correctional Office on Offenders With Medical or Mental Impairments
Section 614.002. Composition of Committee; Duties
Section 614.003. Texas Correctional Office on Offenders With Medical or Mental Impairments; Director
Section 614.0031. Training Program
Section 614.005. Officers; Meetings
Section 614.006. Applicability of Certain Government Code Provisions
Section 614.007. Powers and Duties
Section 614.008. Community-Based Diversion Program for Offenders With Medical or Mental Impairments
Section 614.009. Biennial Report
Section 614.0101. Public Access
Section 614.013. Continuity of Care for Offenders With Mental Impairments
Section 614.014. Continuity of Care for Elderly Offenders
Section 614.016. Continuity of Care for Certain Offenders by Law Enforcement and Jails
Section 614.017. Exchange of Information
Section 614.018. Continuity of Care for Juveniles With Mental Impairments
Section 614.019. Programs for Juveniles
Section 614.020. Youth Assertive Community Treatment Program