SB 1401: Criminal procedure: competence to stand trial.

This bill aims to improve the process for individuals who are mentally incompetent and facing charges. The court can now share confidential medical records with a county behavioral health agency and jail medical provider to determine the likelihood of eligibility for behavioral health services and programs. The bill also allows for a referral to assisted outpatient treatment or a care program, which would result in the dismissal of charges. Additionally, the bill broadens the criteria for referring a person to county conservatorship, allowing it to be considered if the court determines that the defendant appears to be gravely disabled, regardless of the opinion of a qualified mental health expert.