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HB 4057: Insanity Defense Reform Act

GENERAL BILL by Stabins ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Fasano ; Cosgrove

Insanity Defense Reform Act; creates said act; bars mental condition from being raised as defense to any criminal offense charged; requires that person suffering from mental condition requiring treatment be committed to DOC or as otherwise provided by law for placement in appropriate facility for treatment; provides for court determination of defendant's fitness to proceed; requires hearing under specified circumstances when report is contested, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: Contingent
 Last Action: 5/1/1998 House - Died in Committee on Crime & Punishment (JC)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/5/1998 House • Filed
    3/6/1998 House • Introduced -HJ 00146
    3/27/1998 House • Referred to Crime & Punishment (JC); Criminal Justice Appropriations -HJ 00380
    5/1/1998 House • Died in Committee on Crime & Punishment (JC)

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  • HB 4057, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 8/28/2000 at 11:09 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (29)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    40.29 Clerks to estimate amount for pay of jurors and witnesses and make requisition.
    394.467 Involuntary placement.
    394.4672 Procedure for placement of veteran with federal agency.
    916.10 Short title.
    916.105 Legislative intent.
    916.106 Definitions.
    916.107 Rights of forensic clients.
    916.108 Training of mental health experts.
    916.11 Appointment of experts.
    916.12 Mental competence to stand trial.
    916.13 Involuntary commitment of defendant adjudicated incompetent to stand trial or incompetent for sentencing.
    916.14 Statute of limitations; former jeopardy.
    916.145 Adjudication of incompetency due to mental retardation; dismissal of charges.
    916.15 Involuntary commitment of defendant adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity.
    916.16 Jurisdiction of committing court.
    916.17 Conditional release.
    916.178 Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty.
    916.201
    916.202
    916.203
    916.204
    916.205
    916.206
    916.207
    916.208
    916.209
    916.211
    916.212
    916.213

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