Allows the transfer of criminal actions to a mental health court in an adjoining county and mandates reversion to the original court if the defendant.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow the transfer of criminal actions to a mental health court in an adjoining county. The transfer requires the consent of the defendant, the district attorney, and the district attorney of the adjoining county. If the defendant fails to comply with or complete the mental health court program, jurisdiction reverts to the original court of record. The bill also mandates coordination with the local governmental unit for treatment services.

Allows the transfer of criminal actions to a mental health court in an adjoining county and mandates reversion to the original court if the defendant.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow the transfer of criminal actions to a mental health court in an adjoining county. The transfer requires the consent of the defendant, the district attorney, and the district attorney of the adjoining county. If the defendant fails to comply with or complete the mental health court program, jurisdiction reverts to the original court of record. The bill also mandates coordination with the local governmental unit for treatment services.