The Minnesota Competency Attainment Board (MNCAB) was established by legislative action in 2022 and 2023. The MNCAB is charged with creating and administering a statewide, independent competency attainment system as required by Minn. Stat. 611.40 through 611.59. This includes establishing a system that uses forensic navigators to support individuals in the competency process and certifies competency attainment programs.
The forensic navigator program soft launched in April 2024, and there are currently 20 forensic navigators employed throughout the state and six certified competency attainment programs. Forensic navigators connect with defendants and justice and behavioral health system partners in each of their assigned cases to coordinate services aimed at helping individuals attain competency. The soft launch approach permits the Board to learn more about the needs of the clients (defendants) and our partners while also acknowledging the complexity of establishing the operational infrastructure needed to hire and employ forensic navigators.
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Fast Facts – Minnesota Competency Attainment Board
Vision Statement
To promote wellness, safety, and justice in Minnesota by building pathways for competency attainment through collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
Mission Statement
To guide the development of a Competency Attainment System by identifying best practices, establishing program standards, and implementing Forensic Navigator services.
