SB239 — An Act relating to psychiatric examination under criminal law and procedure; relating to notice of reasonable cause to believe the defendant has become competent; relating to defendants who are civilly committed; and providing for an effective date.

SB239 — An Act relating to psychiatric examination under criminal law and procedure; relating to notice of reasonable cause to believe the defendant has become competent; relating to defendants who are civilly committed; and providing for an effective date. · Informed CitizenrySB239 amends Alaska law regarding psychiatric examinations and the determination of a defendant's competency to stand trial. The bill modifies procedures for when a court appoints psychiatrists or…Open in Informed Citizenry