HI HB1635

Establishes an administrative authorization process allowing pretrial detainees and committed persons in Department of Public Safety custody to receive medical or psychiatric treatment over their objection without requiring a judicial hearing.

Creates a three-member administrative panel with relevant clinical training to review petitions for treatment; panel members must not be involved in the detainee's current treatment.

Requires petitions to allege the person meets treatment criteria: suffers from a physical or mental disease/disorder, is imminently dangerous to self or others within 45 days, proposed treatment is medically appropriate, and less intrusive alternatives have been considered.

Provides due process safeguards including notice to specified parties, right to attend hearing, legal representation, cross-examination of witnesses, and ability to appeal the administrative panel's decision through a departmental appeals process.

Effective July 1, 2018.