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AZ SB1249
Bill
Status
3/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Adam Driggs
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AI Summary
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Adds definition of "dangerous" to mean a person charged with a serious offense or violent/aggravated felony who is likely to commit another serious offense or cause serious physical injury to another person.
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Establishes new process for courts to determine if incompetent defendants who cannot be restored to competency within 21 months are "dangerous" and should be involuntarily committed to a secure facility.
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Requires state to prove by clear and convincing evidence that a defendant is dangerous and committed the charged offense, with courts able to admit hearsay evidence and business records.
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Mandates treatment supervisors submit reports every 180 days then annually regarding the defendant's treatment progress, restoration to competency, and whether the defendant remains dangerous.
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Allows counties to establish behavioral health review boards to recommend and supervise care for defendants who are no longer dangerous solely due to medication, with conditions for continued medication compliance and monitoring.
Legislative Description
Dangerous and incompetent defendants; commitment
Last Action
Referred to House JUD Committee
3/17/2014