SC H3051

Requires circuit courts to order inpatient treatment at a Department of Mental Health-designated facility for defendants found unfit to stand trial and unlikely to become fit in the foreseeable future

Removes the previous requirement for solicitors to initiate judicial admission proceedings within 14 days for unfit defendants

Allows courts to continue detention or bond status until the person is admitted for inpatient treatment

Applies the same inpatient treatment requirement for defendants who remain unfit after completing up to 180 days of restoration treatment

Takes effect upon Governor's approval