Definitions

Definitions. As used in this Act: "Case management" means assessment, planning, coordination, and advocacy services for individuals who need multiple services and require assistance in gaining access to and in using behavioral health, physical health, social, vocational, educational, housing, public income entitlements and other community services to assist the individual in the community. "Case management" may also include identifying and investigating available resources, explaining options to the individual, and linking the individual with necessary resources. "Community-based pretrial supports and services" means voluntary services provided in the community to an individual charged with a criminal offense who has been granted pretrial release. Community-based pretrial supports and services shall be trauma-informed, culturally competent, and designed and delivered according to best practice standards to maximize pretrial success. "Court stakeholders" means Judges, State's Attorneys, defense attorneys including Public Defenders, Sheriffs, police departments, and any other individuals, agencies, or offices or their employees involved in pretrial criminal court proceedings. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. "Detoxification" means the process of withdrawing a person from a specific psychoactive substance in a safe and effective manner. "Eligible participant" means an Illinois resident charged with a criminal offense who has been granted pretrial release. "Medication assisted treatment" means the prescription of medications that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to assist with treatment for a substance use disorder and to support recovery for individuals receiving services in a facility licensed by the Department. Medication assisted treatment includes opioid treatment services as authorized by a Department license. "Pretrial success" means ensuring court appearances and reducing subsequent involvement with the criminal-legal system. "Service area" means a judicial circuit or group of judicial circuits. (Source: P.A. 103-588, eff. 6-5-24.)