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MI HB5483
Bill
Status
10/27/2021
Primary Sponsor
David LaGrand
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AI Summary
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Changes language from "No individual has a right" to "An individual does not have a right" to be admitted to mental health court, clarifying that admission is discretionary based on legal or clinical eligibility.
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Allows individuals to be admitted to mental health court regardless of prior participation or prior completion status in mental health court programs.
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Modifies violent offender admission requirement to require consent from both the mental health court judge and prosecuting attorney in consultation with any known victim, rather than an absolute prohibition.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Courts: other; eligibility for mental health court participants; modify. Amends sec. 1093 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1093).
Courts: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/27/2021
10/28/2021