Illinois SB2373 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to revise procedures for defendants deemed unfit to stand trial.
Illinois SB2373 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to revise procedures for defendants deemed unfit to stand trial. It establishes criteria for determining a defendant's fitness, outlines the process for fitness examinations, and sets guidelines for treatment and placement. The bill mandates that defendants deemed unfit due to mental or physical conditions be placed in secure settings and outlines procedures for their treatment and potential release. It also specifies the roles of various professionals in assessing and treating defendants and sets timelines for hearings and evaluations.
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