§ 5-902
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§5–902.
(1)Subject to paragraph
(2)of this subsection, there may be a multidisciplinary and multiagency drug overdose fatality review team in each county.
(2)Instead of a local team in each county, two or more counties may agree to establish a single multicounty local team.
(3)A multicounty local team shall execute a memorandum of understanding on membership, staffing, and operation.
(b)The local team membership shall be drawn, if available, from the following individuals, organizations, agencies, and areas of expertise:
(1)The county health officer, or the officer’s designee;
(2)The director of the local department of social services, or the director’s designee;
(3)The State’s Attorney, or the State’s Attorney’s designee;
(4)The superintendent of schools, or the superintendent’s designee;
(5)A State, county, or municipal law enforcement officer;
(6)The director of behavioral health services in the county, or the director’s designee;
(7)An emergency medical services provider in the county;
(8)A representative of a hospital;
(9)A health care professional who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders;
(10)A representative of a local jail or detention center;
(11)A representative from parole, probation, and community corrections;
(12)The Secretary of Juvenile Services, or the Secretary’s designee;
(13)A member of the public with interest or expertise in the prevention and treatment of drug overdose deaths, appointed by the county health officer; and
(14)Any other individual necessary for the work of the local team, recommended by the local team and appointed by the county health officer.
(c)Each local team shall elect a chair from among its members.