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DOC says proposed forensics bill would formalize competency restoration but not swell population
Summary
DOC told the Institutions Committee that the proposed forensics bill would direct DOC to provide competency-restoration treatment for people already in DOC custody (six people tied to recent serious cases); DOC said it does not expect a net increase in people held but would need to provide therapeutic and psychiatric services and may contract for specialized care.
DOC finance staff described how a proposed forensics bill would change treatment for a small subset of people in DOC custody who are not competent to stand trial. DOC said the bill envisions an attempt to restore competency that could require therapeutic and psychiatric services provided by DOC or by contract providers.
Why it matters: DOC told the committee…
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