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J_MICJS_2018A 08/16/2018 12:43:27 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Date 08/16/2018
Attendance
Benavidez X
Cooke X
Fields X
Humphrey X
Martinez Humenik *
Singer X
Time 12:43:27 PM to 03:01:19 PM
Place LSB B
This Meeting was called to order by Singer
This Report was prepared by Anne Wallace
Hearing Items Action Taken
Update on Advisory Task Force and Subcommittee Activities Committee Discussion Only
Committee Discussion: Bill Draft Requests Committee Discussion Only

Update on Advisory Task Force and Subcommittee Activities - Committee Discussion Only


12:43:37 PM  

Camille Harding, MHDCJS Task Force Chair, updated the committee on recent activities of the task force.  She referred to a packet of materials that was distributed to the committee (Attachment A).

12:45:20 PM  

Ms. Harding presented to the committee on the Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) recommendations and the task force conversations around the recommendations.

12:47:18 PM  

Tariq Sheikh, MHDCJS Task Force, explained the task force recommendations originating from the SOMB.  He discussed a recommendation regarding removal of persons from the sex offender registry after successful completion of treatment.  Mr. Sheikh responded to questions regarding victim objections and clarification on task force support for the recommendation.

12:58:55 PM  

Mr. Sheikh discussed recommendations regarding the publicity of the juvenile sex offender registry and school utilization of the juvenile sex offender registry.  He responded to questions on juvenile sex offender supervision in schools.  Mr. Sheikh described another recommendation regarding judicial discretion in requiring registration.

01:16:47 PM  

Mr. Sheikh responded to questions regarding the scope of judicial discretion and different juvenile misdemeanors.  Committee discussion with Mr. Sheikh ensued.  He explained a recommendation regarding lifetime mandatory registration requirements to the committee and clarified the task force position on the recommendations.

01:44:36 PM  

Mr. Sheikh described another recommendation regarding juvenile sex offender registry across state lines.  He responded to questions regarding other SOMB suggestions that are not currently recommended by the task force.

01:55:13 PM  

Moses Gur, MHDCJS Task Force, discussed the task force's work examining Senate Bill 18-252.  He described the task force recommendations regarding timelines for holding individuals in jail while they are waiting for competency restoration services.  Mr. Gur and Ms. Harding responded to questions on the impact the current lawsuit addressing the timeliness of competency evaluations and restoration may have on the recommendation.

02:13:39 PM  

Mr. Gur and Ms. Harding continued to dialogue with committee members regarding other provisions of House Bill 18-252 that are not currently recommended by the task force.

02:17:49 PM  

Ms. Harding discussed the focus of the task force going forward noting the topics that the task force plans to study.  She asked for suggestions from the committee on research topics.



Committee Discussion: Bill Draft Requests - Committee Discussion Only


02:21:20 PM  

Representative Singer discussed the bill drafting process with the commitee.  Jane Ritter, Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to respond to committee questions.  Kerry White, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to respond to questions regarding fiscal notes.



02:30:46 PM
Motion Motion to draft bill regarding the SOMB recommendation #1, part A only.
Moved Martinez Humenik
Seconded Singer
Benavidez Yes
Cooke No
Fields Yes
Humphrey No
Martinez Humenik Yes
Singer Yes
YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:35:00 PM
Motion Substitute motion to draft bill regarding SOMB recommendation #1, part A and part B.
Moved Fields
Seconded Singer
Benavidez Yes
Cooke No
Fields Yes
Humphrey No
Martinez Humenik No
Singer Yes
YES: 3   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


02:43:59 PM
Motion Motion to draft bill regarding the SOMB recommendation #2.
Moved Martinez Humenik
Seconded Fields
Benavidez Yes
Cooke Yes
Fields Yes
Humphrey Yes
Martinez Humenik Yes
Singer Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:45:00 PM
Motion Motion to draft bill regarding SOMB recommendation #1, part B only.
Moved Benavidez
Seconded Fields
Benavidez Yes
Cooke No
Fields Yes
Humphrey No
Martinez Humenik No
Singer Yes
YES: 3   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


02:45:50 PM
Motion Motion to draft bill regarding SOMB recommendation #3.
Moved Martinez Humenik
Seconded Humphrey
Benavidez Yes
Cooke Yes
Fields Yes
Humphrey Yes
Martinez Humenik Yes
Singer Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:47:11 PM
Motion Motion to draft bill regarding SOMB recommendation #4, part C, number 3 only.
Moved Benavidez
Seconded Martinez Humenik
Benavidez Yes
Cooke No
Fields Yes
Humphrey No
Martinez Humenik Yes
Singer Yes
YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:48:36 PM
Motion Motion to draft bill regarding SOMB recommendation #5.
Moved Martinez Humenik
Seconded Benavidez
Benavidez Yes
Cooke No
Fields Yes
Humphrey No
Martinez Humenik Yes
Singer Yes
YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:49:28 PM
Motion Motion to draft bill regarding SOMB recommendation #6.
Moved Martinez Humenik
Seconded Fields
Benavidez Yes
Cooke Yes
Fields Yes
Humphrey Yes
Martinez Humenik Yes
Singer Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
02:49:46 PM  
Committee discussion ensued regarding Senate
Bill 18-252, and the timelines for restoration to competency for persons
in jail.  Jane Ritter, OLLS, returned to the table to respond to committee
questions.  


02:56:04 PM
Motion Motion to draft bill regarding holding persons in jail who are awaiting restoration to competency no longer than the length of the person's sentence.
Moved Benavidez
Seconded Fields
Benavidez
Cooke
Fields
Humphrey
Martinez Humenik
Singer
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Withdrawn


02:58:31 PM
Motion Motion to draft bill regarding Section 7 of Senate Bill 18-252.
Moved Singer
Seconded Martinez Humenik
Benavidez No
Cooke No
Fields No
Humphrey No
Martinez Humenik Yes
Singer Yes
YES: 2   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL
02:58:32 PM  
The committee discussed sponsoring the draft bills and providing information to the drafter.


03:01:19 PM   Committee Adjourned






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