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Session :
2017-2018
Bill:
HB5246
Sponsor:
Kesto, Klint
Title:
Mental Health Code, Examination to Evaluate Issue of Incompetence

Mental health; facilities; examination to evaluate issue of incompetence to stand trial; modify process and expand certain resources. Amends sec. 1026 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.2026).

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State Bar of Michigan

Oppose. Although the State Bar supports the goals of improving the speed and accuracy of competency evaluations, these bills would not improve the current system, due to lack of deadlines, funding, and standards. (Unanimous support with the abstention of Commissioner Brian Shekell). :
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