National Association of Counties Washington, D.C. Vol. 34, No. 12 June 17, 2002
Beverly Schlotterbeck, Editor
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Mayfield calls for diversion of non-violent mentally ill
In testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 11, NACos President-elect Kenneth Mayfield called on Congress to enact federal legislation that would help divert non-violent, mentally ill offenders from county jails.