Wyoming Statutes
§ 5-12-105 — Purposes and goals
(a)The legislature recognizes the critical need in this
state for treatment programs to break the cycle of substance use
disorders, unmet mental health needs and the crimes committed as
a result thereof. Programs shall be facilitated by combining
judicial supervision, probation, substance use disorder
assessment, mental health screening, substance use disorder
testing, monitoring, treatment or aftercare for participants.
(b)The goals of the programs funded under this act shall
be:
(i)To reduce recidivism by participants;
(ii)To strive for program retention and graduation
of participants;
(iii)To strive for recovery and mental wellness of
participants;
(iv)To reduce the number of people with mental
illness in jail, criminal court proceedings and the state
hospital; and
(v)To monitor
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Nearby Sections
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§ 5-12-101
Short title; court supervised treatment§ 5-12-102
Rules§ 5-12-103
Judicial immunity§ 5-12-104
Definitions§ 5-12-105
Purposes and goals§ 5-12-106
Standards for attorneys and judges§ 5-12-112
Confidentiality of treatment records§ 5-12-113
Treatment and support services§ 5-12-114
Substance abuse testing