Determination of Mental Conditions in Judicial Proceedings

Summary

The measure would amend Florida statutes to allow petitions for involuntary admission of people with intellectual disabilities, autism, or neurocognitive disorders to residential services, and to create specific court‑appointed expert evaluations of a defendant’s competence to stand trial. It also outlines rights, possible dismissal of charges, and conditional release for such defendants. The bill failed to advance beyond the Criminal Justice Subcommittee.

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