1. (1) As used in this section, "forensic psychiatry" means the provision of services by an individual who:

   1. (a) is a licensed physician;
   2. (b) is board certified or board eligible for a psychiatry specialization recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialists or the American Osteopathic Association's Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists; and
   3. (c) uses scientific and clinical expertise in legal contexts involving the mental health of individuals.
2. (2) UMEC shall establish a grant program that will facilitate the creation of a single forensic psychiatrist fellowship program.

3. (3) An applicant for the grant shall:

   1. (a) demonstrate how the applicant is best suited for developing a forensic psychiatry fellowship program, including:

      1. (i) a description of resources that would be available to the program; and
      2. (ii) any resources or staff that need to be acquired for the program;
   2. (b) identify what needs to occur for the proposed residency program to become accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education;
   3. (c) provide an estimate of how many individuals would be trained in the program at any one time;
   4. (d) provide any information related to the grant application UMEC deems necessary for awarding the grant; and

   5. (e) if awarded the grant, agree to:

      1. (i) enter into a contract with the Department of Corrections that the applicant will provide for the provision of forensic psychiatry services to an individual:

         1. (A) who needs psychiatric services; and
         2. (B) is under the Department of Corrections' jurisdiction; and

      2. (ii) ensure that any individual hired to provide forensic psychiatry services will comply with all relevant:

         1. (A) national licensing requirements; and
         2. (B) state licensing requirements under Title 58, Occupations and Professions.

Amended by Chapter 303, 2024 General Session