HB5308

HB5308 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to modify procedures for defendants deemed unfit to stand trial due to mental or physical disabilities.

HB5308 revises the Code of Criminal Procedure to adjust the process for handling defendants found unfit to stand trial. It mandates that courts order outpatient treatment for misdemeanor defendants unless serious harm is expected. For felony defendants, courts may order inpatient or outpatient treatment. The bill also requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate defendants and determine appropriate treatment facilities. The legislation includes provisions for reporting, expert testimony, and the handling of defendants who become fit during treatment.