CA AB2186

Requires courts to consider medical professionals' opinions from competency examinations when determining if an incompetent defendant lacks capacity to make decisions about antipsychotic medication.

Authorizes courts to extend the 21-day certification period for involuntary antipsychotic medication by up to 14 additional days upon finding good cause or by stipulation of the parties.

Allows district attorneys, county counsel, or facility representatives to petition courts for involuntary medication orders for incompetent defendants, with orders valid for one year and renewable upon proper petition and hearing.

Requires courts to review involuntary medication orders at the time of initial progress reports and every 6 months, with facility reports addressing whether antipsychotic medication remains necessary.

Establishes that within 60 days before expiration of a one-year medication order, authorized parties may petition for renewal, with notice to the defendant and attorney, requiring the court to determine if the defendant continues to meet involuntary medication criteria.