California SB1401 amends criminal procedure to address the competence of defendants to stand trial, including provisions for involuntary medication.

California SB1401 modifies criminal procedure to ensure defendants found mentally incompetent to stand trial receive appropriate treatment and evaluation. The bill mandates the State Department of State Hospitals to report on a defendant's progress toward mental competence and the necessity of antipsychotic medication within 90 days of commitment. If the defendant remains in county custody after this report, further evaluations can be conducted. The bill outlines procedures for involuntary medication, including hearings and the involvement of administrative law judges.

California SB1401 amends criminal procedure to address the competence of defendants to stand trial, including provisions for involuntary medication.

California SB1401 modifies criminal procedure to ensure defendants found mentally incompetent to stand trial receive appropriate treatment and evaluation. The bill mandates the State Department of State Hospitals to report on a defendant's progress toward mental competence and the necessity of antipsychotic medication within 90 days of commitment. If the defendant remains in county custody after this report, further evaluations can be conducted. The bill outlines procedures for involuntary medication, including hearings and the involvement of administrative law judges.