MI HB6437

Allows courts to order psychological evaluations of defendants after conviction or guilty plea but before sentencing, at the discretion of the judge.

Permits the prosecuting attorney, defense counsel, or defendant to request a psychological evaluation, with the court able to grant or deny any request.

Allows any party to object to a psychological evaluation requested by another party, with the court having discretion to sustain the objection.

Defendants may refuse to participate in ordered evaluations, but if they agree to participate, they waive the right to challenge the evaluation's findings.

Requires evaluations to be performed by a mental health professional before sentencing and mandates the sentencing court state on the record whether the evaluation results influenced the sentence imposed.