IL HB3617

Removes the requirement that individuals be "not charged with a felony" to fall under circuit court jurisdiction for involuntary mental health admission and treatment under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code.

Expands circuit court jurisdiction to include persons subject to involuntary inpatient admission, involuntary outpatient admission, or in need of psychotropic medication and electroconvulsive therapy treatment.

Prohibits courts from ordering respondents with pending felony charges to undergo hospitalization in Department of Human Services mental health facilities unless the Department agrees, except as provided in Section 104-10 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Deletes outdated provisions regarding inmates of penal institutions and the 90-day window for instituting commitment proceedings prior to their release.