MN SF3673

Modifies discharge procedures for patients committed as mentally ill and dangerous by requiring commissioner satisfaction, special review board recommendation, and conditions ensuring public safety and community adjustment before discharge is granted.

Removes the term "inpatient" from discharge requirements, changing the standard from "no longer in need of inpatient treatment and supervision" to "no longer in need of treatment and supervision."

Applies identical discharge standards to persons committed as sexually dangerous or with a sexual psychopathic personality, requiring judicial appeal panel approval rather than commissioner approval.

Requires special review boards and decision-makers to consider whether specific protective conditions exist to safeguard the public and assist community adjustment, with discharge denied if desired conditions do not exist.

Effective the day following final enactment for all currently committed persons and pending custody reduction petitions, unless a discharge order has already been issued by the commissioner or judicial appeal panel.