COMPETENCY RESTORATION TGK/CHS

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-556-26, directing the County Mayor or designee, through the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), to explore and implement competency restoration treatment (CRT) for incarcerated individuals within MDCR facilities. The resolution aims to address delays caused by limited capacity in state facilities, where inmates often wait four to six months for treatment. The County Mayor is required to provide a report within 60 days assessing feasibility, costs, and comparing implementation approaches, including options through Thriving Mind South Florida or other providers. The decision was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.