Hawaii HB2505 amends mental health treatment procedures for defendants in family court.

HB2505 modifies the process for defendants in family court who require mental health treatment. If a clinical team determines that a defendant meets criteria for involuntary hospitalization, the director of health must file a petition within seven days. If the petition is granted, the defendant remains hospitalized. If the defendant does not meet criteria for hospitalization, the clinical team determines if an assisted community treatment plan is appropriate.

Hawaii HB2505 amends mental health treatment procedures for defendants in family court.

HB2505 modifies the process for defendants in family court who require mental health treatment. If a clinical team determines that a defendant meets criteria for involuntary hospitalization, the director of health must file a petition within seven days. If the petition is granted, the defendant remains hospitalized. If the defendant does not meet criteria for hospitalization, the clinical team determines if an assisted community treatment plan is appropriate.