§ 5981.5. — 5981.5. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 283, Sec. 19.)

California § 5981.5.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code WIC: Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
• Div. 5.: DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
• Part 8.: PART 8. The Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Act
• Ch. 4.: CHAPTER 4. Supporter and Counsel

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(a)
The Legal Services Trust Fund Commission at the State Bar shall provide funding to qualified legal services projects, as defined in Sections 6213 to 6214.5, inclusive, of the Business and Professions Code, to be used to provide legal counsel appointed pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 5976, for representation in CARE Act proceedings, matters related to CARE agreements and CARE plans, and to qualified support centers, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 6213 of, and Section 6215 of, the Business and Professions Code, for training, support, and coordination.
(b)
For purposes of implementing this part, the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission may enter into exclusive or
nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis, or award grants, provided that they make a finding that both of the following are satisfied:
(1)
The Legal Services Trust Fund Commission shall retain control over the distribution of funds to the contractor or grantee.
(2)
The contract or grant includes provisions to ensure transparency, accountability, and oversight in delivering the services, including measurement of outcomes established pursuant to Sections 5984, 5985, and 5986.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 283, Sec. 19. (SB 35) Effective September 30, 2023. Section conditionally operative as provided in Section 5970.5.