Mental health experts; appointment in criminal cases not involving insanity defense or competency. (HB1365)
Introduced By
Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Appointment of mental health experts in criminal cases not involving insanity defense or competency to stand trial. Provides that in a felony criminal case for an alleged crime other than capital murder, the attorney for the Commonwealth or the defendant may, at least 60 days prior to trial, move the court to require a mental health evaluation of the defendant. Upon such motion, and for good cause shown, the court shall conduct a hearing to consider evidence of mental health issues relevant to the trial or sentencing of the defendant when consideration of such issues is not otherwise provided for, e.g., when insanity is raised as a defense or competency to stand trial is at issue. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/06/2012 | Committee |
12/06/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100202D |
12/06/2012 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/10/2013 | Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal |
01/30/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1365) |
01/30/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/05/2013 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia is monitoring this legislation that allows appointment of mental health experts in felony cases not involving insanity pleas or competency issues.