New Jersey A5379, "Jillian's Law," mandates institutional commitment for defendants found not competent to stand trial under specific conditions.
New Jersey A5379, known as "Jillian's Law," addresses defendants deemed unfit to proceed with a criminal trial. The bill mandates institutional commitment for defendants found not competent to stand trial if they meet certain criteria, such as being deemed dangerous to themselves or others, or being charged with a crime that includes a lengthy parole ineligibility period. The court must order appropriate treatment for defendants found fit to proceed but suffering from mental illness that does not require institutionalization.
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