SB 661 - Riddle, Jeanie
Authorizes legal counsel for the Department of Mental Health to have standing in certain hearings involving a person unable to stand trial due to lack of mental fitness
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5192S.01I
Title
SB 661
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2018
Current Status
SCS Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (5192S.02C)
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SCS/SB 661 - This act provides that after a person accused of committing a crime has been committed to the Department of Mental Health due to lack of mental fitness to stand trial, the legal counsel for the Department shall have standing to participate in hearings regarding involuntary medications for the accused and motions to proceed.
This act is substantially similar to SB 221 (2017) and SB 1055 (2016).
MIKE WEAVER