MI HB5922

Requires mental health court judges and prosecuting attorneys to consult with known victims before admitting violent offenders to mental health court, with admission prohibited unless both consent.

Allows individuals to be admitted to mental health court regardless of prior participation or completion status in previous mental health court programs.

Mandates comprehensive preadmission screening and evaluation assessments including criminal history review, danger risk assessment, mental health evaluation using standardized instruments, and special needs review.

Protects confidentiality of preadmission screening statements and information from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, except when revealing criminal acts beyond personal drug use.

Permits courts to request criminal history information from the Department of State Police law enforcement information network for determining individual eligibility and conducting criminal history reviews.