NY A10239

Repeals subdivision 3-c of section 500.10 of the criminal procedure law regarding release for mental health assessment and involuntary commitment pending release.

Adds mental health treatment as a mandatory programming option for pretrial services agencies, including court-expedited mental health screening by mobile crisis response providers or similar courthouse-based entities.

Authorizes courts to direct removal of defendants to hospitals or crisis stabilization centers for psychiatric assessment without requiring determination of guilt, and permits voluntary hospital admission or civil orders for involuntary removal to facilities willing to accept the person.

Establishes discharge and aftercare planning requirements including supportive housing referrals, and prohibits revocation of release conditions based solely on non-compliance with treatment or discharge plans.

Designates all clinical records and information from mental health assessments and treatment as confidential, excludes such information from the public record and criminal proceedings, and requires expungement upon case resolution.