Section 2 requires the commissioner, upon release of an offender, to provide the corrections agency that will supervise the offender all records on the offender's prison-based substance abuse assessments, treatments, and other related services.

Section 3 requires the commissioner, by January 15, 2007, and at least once every three years thereafter, to contract for an independent review of the Department's prison-based substance abuse assessment activities.

Section 4 requires the commissioner to cooperate with community-based corrections agencies to determine the substance abuse treatment needs of offenders transitioning from prison to the community.

Section 5 requires the commissioner to keep adequate records regarding inmate participation in substance abuse treatment programs, including noncompliance with assessment recommendations.

Section 6 requires the commissioner, by January 15, 2007, to report recommendations to the Legislature on how to improve the availability and effectiveness of prison-based and community-

based substance abuse treatment programs. These recommendations must include an estimate of the financial cost involved.

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