HB3252

Missouri HB3252 establishes procedures for handling criminal cases involving defendants who lack mental capacity to understand proceedings or assist.

Missouri HB3252 sets forth provisions for criminal cases where the accused lacks mental capacity to understand the proceedings or assist in their own defense. The bill mandates that such defendants cannot be tried, convicted, or sentenced while their incapacity persists. If a judge believes a defendant lacks mental fitness, the court must dismiss charges without prejudice if proper proceedings are filed under chapter 632 or chapter 475. The court may also order commitment to a hospital facility or community treatment if the defendant is deemed mentally unfit to proceed.