Allowing Magistrates under certain circumstances to be able to order a mental evaluation

HB 2433 requires magistrates to order mental health evaluations for defendants charged with violating protective orders, personal safety orders, or making threats of terroristic acts before setting bail. The evaluation, conducted by a state-licensed provider, must occur within 10 days and result in a report to the magistrate within 48 hours. Magistrates must then hold a bond hearing within 5 days of receiving the report. This policy change aims to determine if mental health treatment is needed as a condition of bond for these specific cases.