Bill Sponsor
California Senate Bill 717
Session 20232024
County mental health services.
Became Law
Became Law
Became Law on Oct 13, 2023
First Action
Feb 16, 2023
Latest Action
Oct 13, 2023
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
717
State
California
Session
20232024
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Author
Senate Votes (5)
Assembly Votes (3)
Summary
Existing law prohibits a person from being tried or adjudged to punishment while that person is mentally incompetent. If a defendant who has been charged with a misdemeanor has been determined to be mentally incompetent, existing law authorizes the court to either grant diversion for a period of one year, refer the defendant to treatment, or dismiss the charge. Existing law, the Bronzan-McCorquodale Act, governs the organization and financing of community mental health services for persons with mental disorders in every county through locally administered and locally controlled community mental health programs. This bill would require the court to notify an individual of their ongoing need for mental health services if the individual has been found incompetent to stand trial and is not receiving court directed services. The bill would require the court to provide the individual with specified information, including the name, address, and telephone number of the county behavioral health department.
Sources
Record Created
Feb 17, 2023 12:04:01 PM
Record Updated
Dec 2, 2023 12:16:22 PM