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2002 SESSION
SB 482 Persons acquitted of misdemeanors by reason of insanity.
Introduced by: Janet D. Howell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Persons acquitted of misdemeanors by reason of insanity. Provides that a person found not guilty of a misdemeanor by reason of insanity shall remain in the custody of the Commissioner of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for a period not to exceed one year from the date of acquittal and also provides that prior to or at the conclusion of one year, if the Commissioner determines that the acquittee meets the criteria for release, emergency custody, temporary detention or involuntary commitment, he shall file a petition to accomplish same. The Commissioner must notify the committing attorney for the Commonwealth prior to release.
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Persons acquitted of misdemeanors by reason of insanity. Provides that a person found not guilty of a misdemeanor by reason of insanity shall remain in the custody of the Commissioner of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for a period not to exceed one year from the date of acquittal and also provides that prior to or at the conclusion of one year, if the Commissioner determines that the acquittee meets the criteria for release, emergency custody, temporary detention or involuntary commitment, he shall file a petition to accomplish same. The Commissioner must notify the committing attorney for the Commonwealth prior to release.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Persons acquitted of misdemeanors by reason of insanity. Provides that a person found not guilty of a misdemeanor by reason of insanity shall remain in the custody of the Commissioner of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for a period not to exceed one year from the date of acquittal and also provides that prior to or at the conclusion of one year, if the Commissioner determines that the acquittee meets the criteria for emergency custody, temporary detention or involuntary commitment, he shall file a petition to accomplish same.