Kansas SB374 allows municipal judges to order psychiatric evaluations for defendants charged with serious offenses to determine their competency to.

Kansas SB374 amends criminal procedure laws to allow municipal judges to initiate psychiatric or psychological evaluations for defendants charged with serious offenses to determine their competency to stand trial. The bill sets forth procedures for these evaluations and requires further consideration of evaluation and treatment during competency proceedings. It defines terms such as "mental health center" and "licensed master social worker" and outlines the process for involuntary commitment and treatment of defendants deemed incompetent.

Kansas SB374 allows municipal judges to order psychiatric evaluations for defendants charged with serious offenses to determine their competency to.

Kansas SB374 amends criminal procedure laws to allow municipal judges to initiate psychiatric or psychological evaluations for defendants charged with serious offenses to determine their competency to stand trial. The bill sets forth procedures for these evaluations and requires further consideration of evaluation and treatment during competency proceedings. It defines terms such as "mental health center" and "licensed master social worker" and outlines the process for involuntary commitment and treatment of defendants deemed incompetent.