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MA H3672

MA H3672
Relative to commitments of persons found incompetent to stand trial or not guilty by reason of mental illness


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Introduced
07/20/2015
In Committee
10/14/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/30/2015

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Section 108 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2016 (see House, No. 3650), which had been returned by His Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message, see Attachment I of House, No. 3675). July 17, 2015.

AI Summary

This bill amends a section of Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 123, which deals with the commitment of individuals found incompetent to stand trial or not guilty by reason of mental illness. Specifically, it changes the procedure for notifying the district attorney, the prosecutor's office responsible for criminal cases, when a facility seeks approval for such a commitment. The bill requires the facility to inform the district attorney who has or had jurisdiction over the criminal case if approval for the commitment is being sought, ensuring that the relevant legal authorities are aware of these proceedings.

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Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 112 of the Acts of 2015 (on 10/30/2015)

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