76. Notice of transitional services for inmates released from correctional facilities. 1. Prior to the release of an inmate from a correctional facility, the department shall provide such inmate with information on transitional services available in the county or city where such inmate is scheduled to be released. Such information shall include programs designed to promote the successful and productive reentry and reintegration of an inmate into society including medical and mental health services, HIV/AIDS services, educational, vocational and employment services, alcohol or substance abuse treatment and housing services. The department shall maintain a current list of transitional services which shall be updated regularly in order to effectuate the purposes of this section. Where appropriate, the department shall provide assistance to an inmate in contacting a program or service provider prior to such inmate's release to the community.
2. The commissioner shall consult with, and be entitled to receive the assistance of, the commissioners of education, labor, health, mental health and the office of temporary and disability assistance in the implementation of this section.
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