VA HB 2339

Title: Expedited diversion to court-ordered treatment in lieu of criminal adjudication.
Author: Robert B. Bell

Summary
Expedited diversion to court-ordered treatment in lieu of criminal adjudication. Establishes a process where a defendant who is charged with certain misdemeanor violations and appears to have a mental illness, and such charged conduct appears to be associated with that mental illness, may be considered for transfer from criminal court to civil process for court-ordered mental health treatment without any adjudication on such misdemeanor charges.

Status
House: Committee Referral Pending