An Act relating to threats of suicide while in court custody
This bill requires correctional facilities, lockups, and courthouses to report suicide threats or attempts by individuals in custody or appearing in court within 24 hours to the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services. The report must include the person's name, address, age, reason for detention/appearance, and details of the incident. The information becomes part of the criminal justice record system but can only be shared with authorized agencies under existing law. It also mandates written notification to receiving facilities when transferring individuals who had such incidents. The bill directly affects court facilities, correctional institutions, and the state's criminal justice data system.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 31, 2025
Last action Dec 31, 2025
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3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Dec 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Dec 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on The Judiciary
lower
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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