The House Ways and Means Committee heard HB 1194 on competency to stand trial authored by Rep. McNamara. The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee referred the bill to Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 127. The bill provides that certain licensed individuals may examine a defendant and testify as to whether the defendant can understand the criminal proceedings and assist in … [Read more...] about Competency to stand trial
competency
Competency to stand trial
The House Court and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1194 on competency to stand trial authored by Rep. McNamara. The bill provides that certain licensed individuals may examine a defendant and testify as to whether the defendant can understand the criminal proceedings and assist in the preparation of the defendant's defense. The bill also allows a court to dismiss criminal charges, … [Read more...] about Competency to stand trial
Mental health and addiction forensic treatments
H.E.A. 1127, P.L. 57 Effective: July 1, 2021 Removes a provision that allows a: (1) delinquent child's; or (2) person's; Medicaid participation to be terminated following a two-year suspension due to certain adjudications or incarceration. Adds competency restoration services to the list of treatment and wraparound recovery services made available to certain persons in the … [Read more...] about Mental health and addiction forensic treatments
Juvenile justice
S.E.A. 368, P.L. 157 Effective: July 1, 2021; §2 effective December 31, 2022 Provides for the automatic expungement of certain juvenile offenses. Prohibits a juvenile arrestee who meets certain requirements from being housed with adult inmates prior to trial, with certain exceptions. Establishes a procedure for determining juvenile competency. This section effective December 3 … [Read more...] about Juvenile justice