Date: 10/29/2015

Final
Bill 2 - Competency To Proceed For Juveniles

TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

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03:02 PM -- Bill 2 - Competency To Proceed For Juveniles

Senator Newell, who initially suggested the bill draft, asked that Bill 2 (Attachment I) be withdrawn. The bill establishes a juvenile-specific definition of "competent to proceed" and "incompetent to proceed" for juveniles involved in the juvenile justice system, as well as specific definitions for "developmental disability", "mental capacity", and "mental disability" when used in this context. The bill clarifies the procedures for establishing incompetency, as well as for establishing the restoration of competency. No motion was made to forward the bill to Legislative Council.

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