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HI HB1069

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/19/2011

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Say

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1069 Summary

  • Establishes a 60-day maximum commitment period for defendants charged with non-violent petty misdemeanors found unfit to proceed in court.

  • Establishes a 120-day maximum commitment period for defendants charged with non-violent misdemeanors found unfit to proceed in court.

  • Requires dismissal of charges if a defendant is not found fit to proceed before the commitment period expires, unless other charges are pending or civil commitment criteria are met.

  • Applies the same time limits to defendants released on conditions rather than committed to custody.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Effect of Finding of Unfitness to Proceed

Last Action

(S) Act 053, 5/19/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1155).

5/20/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor3/10/2011
Finance2/14/2011
Judiciary1/26/2011

Full Bill Text

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