IntroducedFiled Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Charlie Meier (R)
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier
Oct 15, 2026
Summary
The bill lets the Department of Human Services place defendants deemed unfit for trial into the Clyde L. Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center for short‑term care. It requires the department to evaluate the defendant, find a permanent secure facility, and move the person within 30 days, or face a civil penalty. This aims to keep defendants in treatment while avoiding unnecessary jail time.
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