2013 House Bill 4695 / Public Act 275

Authorize “mental health courts”

Introduced in the House

May 7, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Gail Haines (R-43)

To authorize a type of alternative judicial proceeding for mentally disturbed or disabled individuals who commit minor crimes, similar to the state “drug courts” for minor drug use crimes. These “mental health” courts would allow dismissal of charges if the individual agrees to and abides by a prescribed mental health treatment program.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 12, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 18, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Kevin Cotter (R-99)

To adopt a technical amendment which clarifies the procedures authorized by the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 19, 2013

Passed in the House 103 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 24, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 7, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 10, 2013

Substitute offered

Consideration postponed

Dec. 11, 2013

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To authorize a type of alternative judicial proceeding for mentally disturbed or disabled individuals who commit minor crimes, similar to the state “drug courts” for minor drug use crimes. These “mental health” courts would allow dismissal of charges if the individual agrees to and abides by a prescribed mental health treatment program.

Received in the House

Dec. 11, 2013

Dec. 12, 2013

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 30, 2013