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MS HB1390
Bill
Status
Failed
3/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Andy Gipson
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AI Summary
- Establishes a legal presumption of continuing mental illness and dangerousness for persons acquitted of criminal charges by reason of insanity and committed to state psychiatric hospitals
- Requires the confined person to overcome the presumption of continuing illness by clear and convincing evidence at a hearing before the court that ordered confinement, with a right to counsel (including appointed counsel for indigent persons)
- Prohibits release of any person committed after an insanity acquittal without a court order from the confining court
- Mandates notification of the sheriff in the county where the offense occurred, the sheriff of the destination county, and the crime victim or immediate family member prior to any release
- Extends existing victim notification requirements to civilly committed patients by requiring notice of release to any victim or any person protected by a restraining order against the patient
Legislative Description
Acquittal by reason of insanity; revise release from treatment.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
3/27/2010
Full Bill Text
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