DEPARTMENT
Superior Court Administration
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Fulton County, Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation d/b/a Grady Health System, Atlanta Fulton County Prearrest Diversion Initiative, Inc., and the Georgia Housing Finance and Authority on behalf of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for information-sharing. This MOU commences upon the full execution by the authorized representatives of each Member and shall automatically renew annually for five (5) additional one (1) year terms on the anniversary of the effective date. The purpose of the MOU is to allow for information-sharing in order to divert persons with substance use and/or behavioral health challenges from the criminal justice system when appropriate and ensure that they receive access to care and needed support and services when they are involved in the criminal justice system. No funding is required. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. ? 36-10-1, all official contracts entered into by the County governing authority with other persons on behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered on its minutes.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Fulton County Superior Court Administration recommends approval of the MOU for information sharing related to Protected Health Information (PHI) for justice involved individuals. Through its pl...
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