In the wake of the incomprehensible tragedy in Connecticut and across our nation, I am concerned about the lack of public comment about California counties’ reluctance to implement provisions of Laura’s Law (AB 1421). This is Nevada County’s reasoned and comprehensive response to one of our own county’s major tragedies and provides a process for the court-ordered evaluation, treatment and monitoring of dangerously mentally ill persons in our communities. I understand our experience as the only county to fully implement this law has been both successful and cost-effective. While not a panacea for the pervasive violence in our culture, it …












