HB 1627-S2 - DIGEST |
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/11/13) |
Allows a court to appoint a qualified expert or professional person to evaluate and report upon the mental condition of a defendant when the state hospital has not met performance targets for the completion of the evaluation. |
Requires the department of social and health services to reimburse the county for its costs for appointing the qualified expert or professional person. |
Makes the county responsible for the costs of the evaluation that exceed the amount reimbursed by the department. |
Expires June 30, 2016. |