2019 House Bill 4301

Let some violent offenders use mental health courts

Introduced in the House

March 7, 2019

Introduced by Rep. David LaGrand (D-75)

To revise the eligibility of criminal defendants to participate in the specialty mental health courts authorized by a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2013-HB-4694">2013 law</a>, which allow dismissal of charges if an individual abides by an agreement that includes a prescribed mental health treatment program. The bill would allow violent offenders to participate if the judge and prosecuting attorney consent after consulting with any known victim in the case.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary