2017 House Bill 5244

Revise deadlines for defendant psyche evaluations

Introduced in the House

Nov. 8, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To establish that when a psychological examination is requested to determine whether a defendant is competent to stand trial, only one 15 day extension may be granted on an existing 60 day deadline on submitting a report on the exam. The bill would also require the Department of Corrections to work with state health authorities to certify facilities qualified to do these exams.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

Dec. 5, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 27, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Feb. 28, 2018

Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 1, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary