Jillian's Law mandates institutional commitment for defendants found not competent to stand trial if deemed dangerous to self or others.

Jillian's Law, prompted by the tragic case of Jillian Ludwig, mandates institutional commitment for defendants found not competent to stand trial if they are deemed dangerous to themselves or others. The court must suspend proceedings against such defendants and commit them to an appropriate institution. If the defendant is not deemed dangerous, the court retains the option to determine whether placement in an outpatient setting or release is appropriate.

Jillian's Law mandates institutional commitment for defendants found not competent to stand trial if deemed dangerous to self or others.

Jillian's Law, prompted by the tragic case of Jillian Ludwig, mandates institutional commitment for defendants found not competent to stand trial if they are deemed dangerous to themselves or others. The court must suspend proceedings against such defendants and commit them to an appropriate institution. If the defendant is not deemed dangerous, the court retains the option to determine whether placement in an outpatient setting or release is appropriate.