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flag LA County Sheriff’s Dept. expands mental health evaluations at jail to reduce wait times and improve care for male inmates.

flag The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has opened a new Mental Health Assessment Area at the Inmate Reception Center, expanding capacity from five to nine stations to reduce wait times and improve evaluations for male detainees. flag The upgrade, funded by AB109 and launched in 2023, responds to a rise in mental health conditions among inmates—from 41% in 2022 to 49% recently. flag The facility, which processes over 50,000 bookings annually, replaces an outdated medical clinic and aims to enhance safety, dignity, and care for those entering custody.

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