Montana HB237 prohibits placement of sentenced defendants in the state forensic mental health facility.

Montana HB237 amends sentencing procedures to prohibit placement of defendants in the state forensic mental health facility. Instead, defendants with mental health issues will be placed in other facilities. The bill allows for exceptions if treatment is unavailable, the defendant refuses treatment, or the defendant no longer benefits from treatment. The changes apply to sentences imposed after the bill's effective date.

Montana HB237 prohibits placement of sentenced defendants in the state forensic mental health facility.

Montana HB237 amends sentencing procedures to prohibit placement of defendants in the state forensic mental health facility. Instead, defendants with mental health issues will be placed in other facilities. The bill allows for exceptions if treatment is unavailable, the defendant refuses treatment, or the defendant no longer benefits from treatment. The changes apply to sentences imposed after the bill's effective date.