Bill > AB1897

This bill modifies the criteria for committing individuals deemed mentally disordered offenders, primarily by changing the standard for determining if they pose a risk to others. Instead of requiring a certification that a prisoner represents a "substantial danger" of physical harm to others due to a severe mental health disorder, the bill would require mental health professionals to opine that the prisoner represents a "threat" of physical harm to others. Additionally, the bill mandates that such prisoners undergo a specific assessment called the Historical Clinical Risk Management-20, Version 3, in addition to any other evaluations deemed necessary, and makes conforming changes throughout the relevant sections of the Penal Code concerning parole conditions, hearings, and continued involuntary treatment for mentally disordered offenders.

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