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AR HB1501

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Henry Wilkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-2-316(a) to add authority for courts to dismiss applications for discharge, modification, or revocation of conditional release orders for mentally ill individuals
  • Courts may dismiss applications on their own motion or upon motion of any party if determined to be frivolous or repetitive
  • Applies to individuals with mental illness placed in custody of the Department of Human Services by criminal court order
  • Streamlines judicial process by preventing abuse of repeated filings on the same conditional release matter

Legislative Description

To Authorize The Dismissal Of Frivolous Or Repetitive Lawsuit Regarding Conditional Release Of An Individual With A Mental Illness.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/26/2013

Full Bill Text

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