California AB1897 amends the Penal Code to establish criteria for involuntary mental health treatment of prisoners.

California AB1897 amends the Penal Code to establish criteria for involuntary mental health treatment of prisoners. The bill specifies that a prisoner may be subject to treatment if they have a severe mental health disorder that is not in remission or cannot be kept in remission without treatment, and if the disorder was a cause or aggravating factor in their criminal behavior. The bill outlines the process for evaluation and certification by professionals, including psychiatrists and psychologists, and provides for hearings and trials to determine eligibility for treatment.

California AB1897 amends the Penal Code to establish criteria for involuntary mental health treatment of prisoners.

California AB1897 amends the Penal Code to establish criteria for involuntary mental health treatment of prisoners. The bill specifies that a prisoner may be subject to treatment if they have a severe mental health disorder that is not in remission or cannot be kept in remission without treatment, and if the disorder was a cause or aggravating factor in their criminal behavior. The bill outlines the process for evaluation and certification by professionals, including psychiatrists and psychologists, and provides for hearings and trials to determine eligibility for treatment.