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SB 35 Insanity, not guilty by reason of; petition for temporary visit .

Introduced by: W. Roscoe Reynolds | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Not guilty by reason of insanity.  Requires that before a hospitalized acquittee may be granted a temporary (no more than 48 hours) visit from the hospital there be court approval that the visit would be therapeutic and would not pose a danger to others. Under current law, the Commissioner of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services may authorize such a visit if the acquittee is not a substantial danger to others.


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