Date: 08/18/2015

Final
Review of Interim Committee Bill Drafting Guidelines

TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

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02:48 PM -- Review of Interim Committee Bill Drafting Guidelines

Michael Dohr, Office of Legislative Legal Services, discussed prior bill drafting practice for legislation brought forth by the MICJS Task Force. He outlined the 2015 schedule for bill drafting as stated in the memorandum on recommended timelines and guidelines for 2015 interim committees (Attachment G). Senator Martinez Humenik commented on the bill drafting timeline. Ms. Walton asked the committee to provide additional direction about moving forward with the legislation related to juvenile competency or legislation on other topics.

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