SB 1370
Modifies a provision relating to the establishment of treatment courts by providing for a mental health treatment court
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LR Number:
5353S.01I
Last Action:
3/11/2024 - Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2024

Current Bill Summary

SB 1370 - Currently, the treatment court divisions of the circuit courts may include an adult treatment court, DWI court, family treatment court, juvenile treatment court, and veteran treatment court, which are specialized courts focused on addressing substance abuse disorders, mental health disorders, and co-occurring disorders of certain criminal defendants. This act provides for the establishment of a mental health court within a treatment court division to provide an alternative for the disposal of cases that stem from mental health or co-occurring disorders of criminal defendants.

This act is substantially similar to HB 2064 (2024).

KATIE O'BRIEN

Amendments

No Amendments Found.