HB 4414
Criminal procedure: mental capacity; outpatient treatment for misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding sec. 1021 & ch. 10A. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4412'25
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Bill overview
This bill aims to provide a process for misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues to receive outpatient treatment instead of traditional incarceration. It allows prosecutors, defendants, or defense counsel to request an assessment by a qualified professional to determine if a defendant meets the criteria for assisted outpatient treatment. If determined eligible, a petition can be filed, and a court can order treatment for up to 180 days, with the criminal charges remaining pending until dismissed. This legislation is tied to another bill, HB 4412, and won't take effect until that bill is also enacted.
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Primary sponsor
Thomas Kuhn
Cosponsors
Douglas Wozniak
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