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MA S1136
Requiring victims to be notified of certain hearings concerning the custodial status of individuals adjudged not guilty of a crime by reason of mental illness or after being found not competent to stand trial
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require victims to be notified of certain hearings concerning the custodial status of individuals adjudged not guilty of a crime by reason of mental illness or after being found not competent to stand trial. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill requires victims to be notified of certain hearings concerning the custodial status of individuals who were adjudged not guilty of a crime by reason of mental illness or found not competent to stand trial. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to require that the District Attorney and all victims (as defined in Chapter 258B) be notified of any hearings related to the commitment, release, or transfer of such individuals. The bill also requires victims to be informed in advance of any temporary, provisional, or final release, or transfer to a less secure facility, as well as any escape from the commitment facility.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2550 (on 02/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1136 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1136.pdf |
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