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WA HB1513
Providing timely competency evaluations and restoration services to persons suffering from behavioral health disorders within the framework of the forensic mental health care system consistent with the requirements agreed to in the Trueblood settlement agreement.
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Introduced
01/23/2019
01/23/2019
In Committee
03/01/2019
03/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to providing timely competency evaluations and1restoration services to persons suffering from behavioral health2disorders within the framework of the forensic mental health care3system consistent with the requirements agreed to in the Trueblood4settlement agreement; amending RCW 10.31.110, 10.77.086, and510.77.088; adding new sections to chapter 10.77 RCW; creating a new6section; and providing an expiration date.7
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide timely competency evaluations and restoration services to individuals with behavioral health disorders within the forensic mental health care system, consistent with the requirements of the Trueblood settlement agreement. Key provisions of the bill include:
- Creating the role of a "forensic navigator" to assist individuals in navigating the legal process and accessing available behavioral health resources during criminal proceedings.
- Allowing courts to order outpatient competency restoration in certain circumstances, with specific eligibility criteria and monitoring requirements.
- Modifying the procedures for handling cases where a defendant is found incompetent, including provisions for dismissal of charges and referral for civil commitment evaluation.
- Requiring the Department of Health to collaborate with the Health Care Authority to ensure the availability of intensive services for individuals involved with the criminal justice system.
The bill is intended to address the nationwide increase in individuals with behavioral health disorders in the criminal justice system and to bring the state's system in line with the requirements of the Trueblood settlement agreement.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (10)
Laurie Jinkins (D)*,
Steve Bergquist (D),
Eileen Cody (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Noel Frame (D),
Roger Goodman (D),
Morgan Irwin (R),
Christine Kilduff (D),
Mari Leavitt (D),
Steve Tharinger (D),
Last Action
House Rules "X" file. (on 01/21/2020)
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