MI HB5642

Court may order a mental health screening assessment as a bond condition for any defendant arrested for a misdemeanor or felony offense while in possession of a firearm, with a court-specified completion date.

Defendant may choose their own mental health professional or, if indigent or declining, must be assessed by a professional from the county community corrections or community mental health office.

Court shall review assessment results and may modify release conditions or revoke bond if the assessment indicates danger to defendant's self, another individual, or the community; conditions must be reviewed every 30 days if danger is indicated.

Failure to obtain the assessment within the ordered timeframe requires the defendant to appear and show cause, with court discretion to amend conditions or revoke bond.

Officer in charge of investigation, defense counsel, or prosecuting attorney may request a mental health screening assessment at the defendant's arraignment if one has not yet been ordered; court may grant or deny the request at its discretion.

Qualified mental health professionals include physicians, psychologists, registered nurses, licensed master's social workers, and licensed professional counselors.

Bill takes effect only if HB 5643 or Senate Bill No. ____ (specific bill number not provided) is enacted.