Judges Ask Lawmakers For Help On Psychiatric Bed Shortage

BALTIMORE (AP) — Judges are asking Maryland lawmakers for clarity about how long people can be jailed while waiting to be transferred for psychiatric care.
Three judges testified before state lawmakers in Annapolis on Wednesday. The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the judges also are asking who will be responsible, if deadlines pass.Acting Health Secretary Dennis Schrader is under a judge’s contempt order for the shortage of beds and long waits for patients. He also is asking th