Enrolled September 07, 2017 Passed IN Senate August 31, 2017 Passed IN Assembly September 05, 2017 Amended IN Senate July 13, 2017 Amended IN Assembly May 30, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 154Introduced by Assembly Member LevineJanuary 11, 2017 An act to amend Section 1203.096 of the Penal Code, relating to prisoners. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 154, Levine. Prisoners: mental health treatment.Existing law requires a court, upon the conviction of a defendant of a felony resulting in his or her sentencing to state prison, to recommend in writing that the defendant participate in a counseling or education program having a substance abuse component while imprisoned if the court makes certain findings relating to his or her drug use.This bill would require a court, upon the conviction of a defendant for a felony resulting in his or her sentencing to state prison, to recommend in writing that the defendant receive a mental health evaluation if the court finds that the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was suffering from a serious mental illness or has a demonstrated history of mental illness.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 1203.096 of the Penal Code is amended to read:1203.096. (a) Upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison and in which the court makes the findings set forth in subdivision (b), a court shall, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, recommend in writing that the defendant participate in a counseling or education program having a substance abuse component while imprisoned.(b) The court shall make the recommendation specified in subdivision (a) if it finds that any of the following are true:(1) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was under the influence of any alcoholic beverages.(2) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was under the influence of any controlled substance.(3) That the defendant has a demonstrated history of substance abuse.(4) That the offense or offenses for which the defendant was convicted are drug related.(c) Upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison and in which the court makes the findings set forth in subdivision (d), a court shall, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, recommend in writing that the defendant receive a mental health evaluation.(d) The court shall make the recommendation specified in subdivision (c) if it finds that either of the following are true:(1) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was suffering from a serious mental illness.(2) The defendant has a demonstrated history of mental illness.
Enrolled September 07, 2017 Passed IN Senate August 31, 2017 Passed IN Assembly September 05, 2017 Amended IN Senate July 13, 2017 Amended IN Assembly May 30, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 154Introduced by Assembly Member LevineJanuary 11, 2017 An act to amend Section 1203.096 of the Penal Code, relating to prisoners. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 154, Levine. Prisoners: mental health treatment.Existing law requires a court, upon the conviction of a defendant of a felony resulting in his or her sentencing to state prison, to recommend in writing that the defendant participate in a counseling or education program having a substance abuse component while imprisoned if the court makes certain findings relating to his or her drug use.This bill would require a court, upon the conviction of a defendant for a felony resulting in his or her sentencing to state prison, to recommend in writing that the defendant receive a mental health evaluation if the court finds that the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was suffering from a serious mental illness or has a demonstrated history of mental illness.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
Enrolled September 07, 2017 Passed IN Senate August 31, 2017 Passed IN Assembly September 05, 2017 Amended IN Senate July 13, 2017 Amended IN Assembly May 30, 2017
Enrolled September 07, 2017
Passed IN Senate August 31, 2017
Passed IN Assembly September 05, 2017
Amended IN Senate July 13, 2017
Amended IN Assembly May 30, 2017
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 154
Introduced by Assembly Member LevineJanuary 11, 2017
Introduced by Assembly Member Levine
January 11, 2017
An act to amend Section 1203.096 of the Penal Code, relating to prisoners.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 154, Levine. Prisoners: mental health treatment.
Existing law requires a court, upon the conviction of a defendant of a felony resulting in his or her sentencing to state prison, to recommend in writing that the defendant participate in a counseling or education program having a substance abuse component while imprisoned if the court makes certain findings relating to his or her drug use.This bill would require a court, upon the conviction of a defendant for a felony resulting in his or her sentencing to state prison, to recommend in writing that the defendant receive a mental health evaluation if the court finds that the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was suffering from a serious mental illness or has a demonstrated history of mental illness.
Existing law requires a court, upon the conviction of a defendant of a felony resulting in his or her sentencing to state prison, to recommend in writing that the defendant participate in a counseling or education program having a substance abuse component while imprisoned if the court makes certain findings relating to his or her drug use.
This bill would require a court, upon the conviction of a defendant for a felony resulting in his or her sentencing to state prison, to recommend in writing that the defendant receive a mental health evaluation if the court finds that the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was suffering from a serious mental illness or has a demonstrated history of mental illness.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 1203.096 of the Penal Code is amended to read:1203.096. (a) Upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison and in which the court makes the findings set forth in subdivision (b), a court shall, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, recommend in writing that the defendant participate in a counseling or education program having a substance abuse component while imprisoned.(b) The court shall make the recommendation specified in subdivision (a) if it finds that any of the following are true:(1) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was under the influence of any alcoholic beverages.(2) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was under the influence of any controlled substance.(3) That the defendant has a demonstrated history of substance abuse.(4) That the offense or offenses for which the defendant was convicted are drug related.(c) Upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison and in which the court makes the findings set forth in subdivision (d), a court shall, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, recommend in writing that the defendant receive a mental health evaluation.(d) The court shall make the recommendation specified in subdivision (c) if it finds that either of the following are true:(1) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was suffering from a serious mental illness.(2) The defendant has a demonstrated history of mental illness.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 1203.096 of the Penal Code is amended to read:1203.096. (a) Upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison and in which the court makes the findings set forth in subdivision (b), a court shall, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, recommend in writing that the defendant participate in a counseling or education program having a substance abuse component while imprisoned.(b) The court shall make the recommendation specified in subdivision (a) if it finds that any of the following are true:(1) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was under the influence of any alcoholic beverages.(2) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was under the influence of any controlled substance.(3) That the defendant has a demonstrated history of substance abuse.(4) That the offense or offenses for which the defendant was convicted are drug related.(c) Upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison and in which the court makes the findings set forth in subdivision (d), a court shall, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, recommend in writing that the defendant receive a mental health evaluation.(d) The court shall make the recommendation specified in subdivision (c) if it finds that either of the following are true:(1) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was suffering from a serious mental illness.(2) The defendant has a demonstrated history of mental illness.
SECTION 1. Section 1203.096 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
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1203.096. (a) Upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison and in which the court makes the findings set forth in subdivision (b), a court shall, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, recommend in writing that the defendant participate in a counseling or education program having a substance abuse component while imprisoned.(b) The court shall make the recommendation specified in subdivision (a) if it finds that any of the following are true:(1) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was under the influence of any alcoholic beverages.(2) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was under the influence of any controlled substance.(3) That the defendant has a demonstrated history of substance abuse.(4) That the offense or offenses for which the defendant was convicted are drug related.(c) Upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison and in which the court makes the findings set forth in subdivision (d), a court shall, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, recommend in writing that the defendant receive a mental health evaluation.(d) The court shall make the recommendation specified in subdivision (c) if it finds that either of the following are true:(1) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was suffering from a serious mental illness.(2) The defendant has a demonstrated history of mental illness.
1203.096. (a) Upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison and in which the court makes the findings set forth in subdivision (b), a court shall, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, recommend in writing that the defendant participate in a counseling or education program having a substance abuse component while imprisoned.(b) The court shall make the recommendation specified in subdivision (a) if it finds that any of the following are true:(1) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was under the influence of any alcoholic beverages.(2) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was under the influence of any controlled substance.(3) That the defendant has a demonstrated history of substance abuse.(4) That the offense or offenses for which the defendant was convicted are drug related.(c) Upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison and in which the court makes the findings set forth in subdivision (d), a court shall, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, recommend in writing that the defendant receive a mental health evaluation.(d) The court shall make the recommendation specified in subdivision (c) if it finds that either of the following are true:(1) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was suffering from a serious mental illness.(2) The defendant has a demonstrated history of mental illness.
1203.096. (a) Upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison and in which the court makes the findings set forth in subdivision (b), a court shall, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, recommend in writing that the defendant participate in a counseling or education program having a substance abuse component while imprisoned.(b) The court shall make the recommendation specified in subdivision (a) if it finds that any of the following are true:(1) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was under the influence of any alcoholic beverages.(2) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was under the influence of any controlled substance.(3) That the defendant has a demonstrated history of substance abuse.(4) That the offense or offenses for which the defendant was convicted are drug related.(c) Upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison and in which the court makes the findings set forth in subdivision (d), a court shall, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, recommend in writing that the defendant receive a mental health evaluation.(d) The court shall make the recommendation specified in subdivision (c) if it finds that either of the following are true:(1) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was suffering from a serious mental illness.(2) The defendant has a demonstrated history of mental illness.
1203.096. (a) Upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison and in which the court makes the findings set forth in subdivision (b), a court shall, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, recommend in writing that the defendant participate in a counseling or education program having a substance abuse component while imprisoned.
(b) The court shall make the recommendation specified in subdivision (a) if it finds that any of the following are true:
(1) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was under the influence of any alcoholic beverages.
(2) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was under the influence of any controlled substance.
(3) That the defendant has a demonstrated history of substance abuse.
(4) That the offense or offenses for which the defendant was convicted are drug related.
(c) Upon conviction of any felony in which the defendant is sentenced to state prison and in which the court makes the findings set forth in subdivision (d), a court shall, in addition to any other terms of imprisonment, fine, and conditions, recommend in writing that the defendant receive a mental health evaluation.
(d) The court shall make the recommendation specified in subdivision (c) if it finds that either of the following are true:
(1) That the defendant at the time of the commission of the offense was suffering from a serious mental illness.
(2) The defendant has a demonstrated history of mental illness.