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6A

Competency and Criminal Responsibility of Persons Charged or Convicted of a Crime.

27-6A-1Qualified forensic evaluator; qualified forensic psychiatrist; qualified forensic psychologist; definitions and requirements.27-6A-2Competency of defendant to stand trial; cause for appointment of qualified forensic evaluator; written report; observation period; rules.27-6A-3Competency of defendant to stand trial determination; preliminary finding; hearing; evidence; disposition.27-6A-4Criminal responsibility or diminished capacity evaluation; court jurisdiction over persons found not guilty by reason of mental illness.27-6A-5Release of acquittee to less restrictive environment; discharge from jurisdiction of the court; conditional release; and commitment.27-6A-6Judicial hearing of defendant’s defense other than not guilty by reason of mental illness.27-6A-7Release of defendant during course of criminal proceedings.27-6A-8Credit for time; expenses.27-6A-9Competency to be adjudicated in juvenile court.27-6A-10Medications and management of court-ordered individuals.27-6A-11Payment to forensic evaluators.27-6A-12Development of a strategic plan for a sequential intercept model to divert adults and juveniles with mental illness, developmental disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and substance use disorders away from the criminal justice system into treatment and to promote continuity of care and interventions; directing submission of a report to the Legislature.27-6A-13Dangerousness Assessment Advisory Board.