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Bill > S2264
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Introduced
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would create a Mental Health Court Pilot Program with the purpose of diverting certain nonviolent mentally ill and mentally disabled offenders away from the criminal justice system and into appropriate treatment. The mental health court would be administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts and established, as it so determined, in one northern, one central, and one southern vicinage of this State. The Mental Health Court Pilot Program would hear cases involving defendants who are charged with the commission of a nonviolent petty disorderly persons offense or a disorderly persons offense, and who suffer from a mental illness or mental disability. This pre-trial intervention program is based on a model program created within the criminal court system in the State of Florida.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a "Mental Health Court Pilot Program" in several regions of New Jersey with the purpose of diverting certain nonviolent mentally ill and mentally disabled offenders away from the criminal justice system and into appropriate treatment. The program, administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts, would hear cases involving defendants charged with minor offenses who have been diagnosed with mental illness or mental disability. The bill outlines the process for transferring eligible cases to the program, which includes a mental health evaluation and the establishment of an individualized treatment plan for the defendant. If the defendant fails to comply with the treatment plan, they may be returned to custody.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/16/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2500/2264_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2500/2264_I1.PDF |
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