HB 3715
Defines "dangerous to self or others" for the purpose of taking a person with mental illness into custody.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill defines "dangerous to self or others" for the purpose of taking a person with a mental illness into custody. It outlines the evidence a court must consider in civil commitment proceedings and directs the Oregon State Hospital to maintain a minimum bed capacity. The bill also directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to contract with a community mental health provider in eastern Oregon and requires the Oregon Health Authority to collect data on mental health treatment admissions. Furthermore, it modifies the process for mental health treatment declarations, allowing for up to 180 days of inpatient treatment and prohibits criminal courts from committing individuals lacking fitness to proceed, with an emergency declaration taking effect upon passage.
Key provisions
- Defines "dangerous to self or others" as likely to inflict serious physical harm.
- Specifies evidence a court must consider in civil commitment proceedings.
- Directs the Oregon State Hospital to ensure a minimum bed capacity.
- Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to contract with a community mental health provider in eastern Oregon.
- Directs the Oregon Health Authority to collect data on mental health treatment admissions.
- Modifies declarations for mental health treatment, allowing for up to 180 days of inpatient treatment.
- Prohibits criminal courts from committing defendants lacking fitness to proceed.
- Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Who is affected
- Individuals with mental illness
- Families of individuals with mental illness
- Mental health professionals
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