Warrantless arrest for misdemeanor; transportation to crisis stabilization unit. (HB1997)
Introduced By
Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington)
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
Warrantless arrest for misdemeanor; transportation to crisis stabilization unit. Authorizes a law-enforcement officer who makes a warrantless arrest of a person for a misdemeanor offense who the officer believes has a mental illness to transport such person to a crisis stabilization unit or similar facility in lieu of taking him before a magistrate, provided that the use of such unit or facility has been approved by the chief judge of the circuit court serving the jurisdiction where the arrest occurred. Any person transported to such unit or facility shall be issued a summons by the arresting officer for the offense for which he was arrested. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2017 | Committee |
| 01/10/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101845D |
| 01/10/2017 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/16/2017 | Assigned Courts sub: Mental Health |
| 01/27/2017 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1997) |
| 01/27/2017 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/07/2017 | Left in Courts of Justice |