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2003 SESSION

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HB 2514 Disposition of the unrestorably incompetent defendant.

Introduced by: Robert F. McDonnell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Disposition of the unrestorably incompetent defendant. Provides that an unrestorably incompetent defendant charged with capital murder may be ordered to continue to receive treatment and competency evaluations indefinitely during his commitment. Currently, such person would have to be released after five years. This bill is identical to SB 1160.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Disposition of the unrestorably incompetent defendant. Provides that an unrestorably incompetent defendant charged with capital murder may be ordered to continue to receive treatment and competency evaluations indefinitely during his commitment. Currently, such person would have to be released after 5 years.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Disposition of the unrestorably incompetent defendant. Provides that an unrestorably incompetent defendant charged with capital murder may be ordered to continue to receive treatment and competency evaluations indefinitely during his commitment. Currently, such person would have to be released after 5 years.