A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 6f to chapter V.
Requires courts to potentially mandate a mental health screening assessment for defendants arrested for a felony offense and found in possession of a firearm as part of their bond conditions. The assessment, to be completed by a qualified mental health professional within a specified timeframe, is crucial for determining the defendant's release conditions.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
