RI S0678 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on March 18 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-05-20 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Creates within the district court a dedicated calendar offering treatment and sentencing alternatives to eligible defendants deemed to suffer from serious and persistent mental illness to be known as the "Mental Health Treatment Calendar".

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Title

Courts - District Court

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History

DateChamberAction
2021-05-20SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2021-05-14SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2021)
2021-03-18SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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