HI SB2431

Reduces the minimum number of qualified examiners required for fitness to proceed examinations in felony cases from three to one, while maintaining a maximum of three examiners.

Requires that at least one examiner in felony cases be a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist, with any additional examiners potentially being psychiatrists, licensed psychologists, or qualified physicians.

Eliminates the requirement that one of the three examiners be designated by the director of health, allowing courts greater flexibility in examiner selection.

Maintains the requirement of one qualified examiner in nonfelony cases, with no change to that provision.

Takes effect June 30, 2018, and repeals conflicting provisions from Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016.