Wait time spikes for those in jail awaiting treatment

The average number of days someone waited in jail after they were referred to treatment at Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (AMRTC), the state's largest psychiatric hospital, has climbed.

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Average referral days for admission to AMRTC
The court process to get referred for admission to treatment can take additional weeks or months, which aren't included in this chart.
Jim Foster , Star Tribune Source: Minnesota Department of Human Services