Amends TCA Title 33; Title 39 and Title 40.
Under present law, the cost of a court-ordered mental health evaluation and treatment for a criminal defendant who is charged with a misdemeanor and who is financially unable to pay such costs is generally payable by the county. This bill transfers the responsibility for such costs from the counties to the state.
Under present law, the cost of a court-ordered mental health evaluation and treatment for a criminal defendant who is charged with a misdemeanor and who is financially unable to pay such costs is generally payable by the county. This bill transfers the responsibility for such costs from the counties to the state.
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