Bill > HB06392

This bill reforms the standards and procedures of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB), which manages individuals found not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI). The bill requires the PSRB to prioritize societal protection as its "primary concern" and the well-being of the acquittee (the NGRI individual) as its "secondary concern" during evaluations of discharge, conditional release, or continued confinement. For temporary leave requests, the bill mandates that the board hold hearings on all applications, prohibits self-supervised temporary leave, and extends the waiting period between temporary leave applications from six to twelve months. Additionally, the bill increases the waiting period for conditional release applications from six to twelve months and requires the board to use a "clear and convincing evidence" standard when considering less restrictive placement orders. These changes aim to enhance public safety by imposing more stringent review processes and increasing the board's focus on protecting society while managing the legal status of individuals found NGRI.

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