MS HB1371

Requires courts to hold hearings before releasing persons acquitted by reason of insanity to determine if they have been restored to sanity and are no longer dangerous to the community.

Establishes a presumption of continuing mental illness and dangerousness for persons acquitted on insanity grounds, which can only be overcome by clear and convincing evidence.

Grants courts discretion to prescribe monitoring measures including continued commitment, scheduled mental health assessments, or other conditions deemed necessary to monitor the person's mental state and community danger.

Requires court approval before any person acquitted by reason of insanity can be released, discharged, or transferred to a less restrictive environment.

Mandates notification to sheriffs of relevant counties and crime victims or immediate family members prior to release of any person confined under insanity acquittal provisions.