MI HB4848

Court may order mental health screening assessment as a bond condition when a defendant is arrested for a felony while in possession of a firearm, with a completion deadline specified in the order.

Defendant may choose their own mental health professional or, if indigent or electing not to choose, must be assessed by a professional from the county's community corrections or community mental health office.

Court shall review assessment results and may modify release conditions; if assessment indicates defendant poses danger to self, others, or community, court must modify conditions or revoke bond and review at least every 30 days.

Defendant who fails to obtain assessment within the required timeframe must show cause to the court, which may amend release conditions or revoke bond for non-compliance.

Officer in charge of investigation, defense counsel, or prosecuting attorney may request mental health screening at arraignment if not already ordered, with court discretion to grant or deny the request.