New Jersey S2540 mandates courts to refer certain defendants for mental health and substance abuse evaluations.

New Jersey S2540 amends existing law to require courts to provide certain defendants with a referral for a mental health and substance abuse evaluation. This requirement applies when a court orders the pretrial release of a defendant, unless the defendant is already subject to a condition that includes psychological or psychiatric treatment, including treatment for drug or alcohol dependency. The evaluation provider must notify the court if the defendant completes the evaluation.

New Jersey S2540 mandates courts to refer certain defendants for mental health and substance abuse evaluations.

New Jersey S2540 amends existing law to require courts to provide certain defendants with a referral for a mental health and substance abuse evaluation. This requirement applies when a court orders the pretrial release of a defendant, unless the defendant is already subject to a condition that includes psychological or psychiatric treatment, including treatment for drug or alcohol dependency. The evaluation provider must notify the court if the defendant completes the evaluation.