relative to restoration of competency to stand trial for criminal defendants.

Summary

HB 480 creates a pilot program within the Department of Health and Human Services that hires one or more forensic liaisons to coordinate mental‑health evaluation and treatment for defendants found incompetent to stand trial. The liaisons act as neutral facilitators between the prosecution, defense, and forensic examiner, helping defendants obtain assessments, recommended services, and ongoing updates for the court. The goal is to raise the low restoration rate in New Hampshire and provide data for future system reforms.

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