Wendy McNamara
- Republican
- Representative
- District 76
Author
Provides that certain licensed individuals may examine a defendant and testify as to whether the defendant can understand the criminal proceedings and assist in the preparation of the defendant's defense. Allows a court to dismiss criminal charges, without prejudice, upon motion by either party, if: (1) a substantial probability does not exist that a defendant will attain competency restoration or if the defendant has not attained competency restoration after six months of restoration services; (2) the defendant has a certain diagnosis; and (3) the defendant is charged with a misdemeanor or Level 6 felony. Makes conforming changes.
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
Referred to the Senate
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 88: yeas 92, nays 0
Senate sponsor: Senator Freeman
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Committee report: do pass, adopted
Representatives Meltzer J, Gore M, Ledbetter C added as coauthors
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 127
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Authored by Representative McNamara
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
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| Fiscal Note: HB1194.03.COMH.FN001 | |
| Fiscal Note: HB1194.03.COMH.FN002 | |
| Fiscal Note: HB1194.03.COMH.FN003 | |
| Fiscal Note: HB1194.03.COMH.FN004 |
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