Montana SB429 revises laws on fitness determination and restoration in criminal proceedings.
Montana SB429 revises laws related to the determination and restoration of fitness in criminal proceedings. It outlines procedures for examining defendants' fitness, including who pays for examinations and the conditions under which defendants can be transported to mental health facilities. The bill also specifies what constitutes contempt, detailing both civil and criminal contempt. Additionally, it revises provisions for the payment of commitment expenses, including who is responsible for costs related to transporting, housing, and treating defendants.
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