Bill > HB6399

This bill amends the Mental Health Code to provide for outpatient treatment for individuals charged with misdemeanor offenses who have mental health issues. The key provisions include: - Allowing the prosecutor, defendant, or defense counsel to seek an assessment to determine if the defendant meets the criteria for assisted outpatient treatment, which would then result in a petition being filed in probate court. - Outlining the court process for determining if the defendant should be diverted to assisted outpatient treatment instead of the regular criminal justice procedures. - Specifying that if the defendant is diverted to assisted outpatient treatment, the misdemeanor charges will remain pending until dismissed after a certain time period, and noncompliance with the treatment plan will be addressed through civil proceedings. - Requiring the provider of the assisted outpatient treatment to notify the relevant courts when the treatment has terminated. The bill also makes some changes to the existing law regarding the requirements for testimony in certain mental health treatment proceedings.