The Triage Consultation and Expedited Admissions (TCEA) process is a mechanism by which a defendant who is in custody could be admitted to the hospital more quickly if it is determined they require additional psychiatric intervention. Effective April 1, 2018, jails, prosecutors, or assigned defense attorneys may request a Triage Consultation for any inmate on a court order awaiting forensic services from the State Hospital if they believe they require additional psychiatric intervention because they are currently at serious risk of harm to self or related to:
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Psychotic symptoms compromising immediate health and safety; and/or
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Active suicidal intent, actions or serious self-injury – as differentiated from suicidal ideation without intent or self-harm not resulting in serious injury