TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
MEETING DATE: June 23, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenine Miller, Psy.D.
PHONE:
707-472-2341
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Agreement with James Holden in the Amount of $108,000, to Provide Qualified Expert Evaluation and Testimony Regarding Mendocino County Lanterman-Petris-Short Conserved Clients, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Approval of Agreement with James Holden in the amount of $108,000, to provide qualified expert evaluation and testimony regarding Mendocino County Lanterman-Petris-Short conserved clients, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; authorize the Health Services Director, or designee, to sign any future amendments that do not increase the annual maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act is the California law governing the involuntary civil commitment of individuals who, due to a mental illness, are gravely disabled and require residential psychiatric care. The intent of the LPS Act was to end inappropriate lifetime commitment of people with mental illness and firmly establish their right to due process while significantly reducing institutional expense. Pursuant to the requirements of the LPS Act, Mendocino County is responsible for assessing individuals qualifying for conservatorship under LPS. The LPS Act requires that only individuals who meet certain qualifications are able to complete an assessment to determine qualification for an LPS conservatorship.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Return to staff for alternate handling.
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: A Safe and Healthy County
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: N/A
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