"Jillian's Law", mandates institutional commitment for certain persons found not competent to stand trial.
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Assembly Bill 309, known as "Jillian’s Law," mandates that individuals found not competent to stand trial be committed to an institution. The bill addresses concerns about defendants lacking the mental capacity to understand the legal proceedings and poses a danger to themselves or others. It establishes a process for determining competency, including hearings and potential civil commitment if fitness to proceed isn't regained within a set timeframe, and prioritizes institutionalization when deemed necessary.
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