The creation of a county- based Behavioral Advisory Team, with a goal of improving the lives of those in the criminal justice system here, is in the works.
The Hays County Commissioners Court received an update on the new team’s progress at their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday.
Hays County Court at Law No. 3 Judge Elaine Brown, Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins and San Marcos Police Chief Stan Standridge were present for the discussion of goals for the BAT, and the need for collaboration and allocation of resources among different groups, with the common purpose of improving conditions for individuals with mental health issues in the criminal justice system.
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