SB2288: Assisted Community Treatment

Clarifies the procedures for assisted community treatment, examination, and hospitalization for individuals who may be mentally ill or suffering from substance abuse who are imminently dangerous to self, others, or property. Amends the procedures for involuntary hospitalizations and assisted community treatment petitions. Amends the Hawaiʻi Penal Code to streamline the determination process for penal responsibility and fitness to proceed, including requiring courts to issue orders for treatment to defendants excluded from penal responsibility due to a mental disease, disorder, or defect.

Referral: HHS, JDC/WAM

Introducer(s): SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS