Allows the removal of criminal actions to a mental health court in an adjoining county.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow the removal of criminal actions to a mental health court in an adjoining county. The court may order the removal upon motion of the defendant and with consent from the district attorneys of both counties. The order will not take effect until the receiving court accepts the action. The bill also mandates that the receiving court promptly notify the defendant, their counsel, and the district attorney of both counties upon accepting the action.

Allows the removal of criminal actions to a mental health court in an adjoining county.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow the removal of criminal actions to a mental health court in an adjoining county. The court may order the removal upon motion of the defendant and with consent from the district attorneys of both counties. The order will not take effect until the receiving court accepts the action. The bill also mandates that the receiving court promptly notify the defendant, their counsel, and the district attorney of both counties upon accepting the action.