Massachusetts H1697 mandates psychiatric evaluations for individuals subject to extreme risk protection orders.
Massachusetts H1697 amends existing law to require courts to order psychiatric evaluations for individuals subject to extreme risk protection orders. The evaluation, conducted by a licensed mental health professional within ten days of the order's issuance, must assess the individual's mental health status, history of violence or self-harm, and ability to handle firearms safely. The evaluation results must be submitted to the court for review. The Department of Public Health, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Trial Court, will create regulations to implement these provisions.
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