Criminal defendants with mental illness; right of appeal for commitment and conditional release order provided, jurisdiction to hear appeals provided

Summary

The bill lets both the Alabama Department of Mental Health and a defendant appeal court orders that commit the defendant to mental‑health custody or change a conditional release. It places those appeals under the Court of Criminal Appeals. The change aims to add an extra layer of review for decisions that affect public safety and the defendant’s liberty.

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