Enacts the "forensic rehabilitation act" relating to the custody of individuals following a verdict or plea of not responsible by reason of mental.
The bill enacts the "forensic rehabilitation act" to address the custody of individuals following a verdict or plea of not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect. It mandates the commissioner to designate psychiatric examiners to assess defendants' mental conditions. The court must issue orders based on these assessments, including commitment, retention, transfer, and release orders. The bill also establishes a community advisory committee to oversee forensic facilities, ensuring compliance with treatment plans and conditions.
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