Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB213

Caption

Relating to certain notice requirements and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.

Impact

This bill amends existing provisions to clarify that notice can be provided through several methods, including personal delivery by a constable or sheriff, or in a manner directed by the court that ensures actual notice. The amendments could have significant implications for the efficiency and effectiveness of legal proceedings involving persons with mental illness, potentially reducing delays and misunderstandings that can arise if notice is not properly delivered.

Summary

Senate Bill 213 (SB213) introduces amendments to the Health and Safety Code related to court proceedings involving individuals with mental illness. The primary focus of the bill is on the process for providing notice and filing requirements in these proceedings. SB213 aims to streamline the method of giving notice to ensure that individuals receive timely and effective communication regarding their legal matters, particularly in sensitive situations involving mental health considerations.

Contention

One of the notable points of contention surrounding SB213 is its potential impact on the rights of individuals with mental illness regarding their informed participation in legal proceedings. Critics may argue that any changes to notification processes could result in unintentional failures to properly notify individuals, thus jeopardizing their access to legal representation and protections. Furthermore, there may be concerns about the balance between expediency and thoroughness in legal notification, especially in the context of mental health, where the implications can be profound.

Companion Bills

TX HB3469

Same As Relating to certain notice requirements and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1042

Relating to certain notice and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.

TX SB64

Relating to certain notice and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.

TX SB1585

Relating to certain proceedings in juvenile court for children with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.

TX HB2037

Relating to certain proceedings in juvenile court for children with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.

TX HB1359

Relating to certain proceedings in juvenile court for children with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.

TX HB2506

Relating to procedures applicable to the emergency detention of a person with mental illness at a mental health facility, including the detention, transportation, and transfer of the person and to certain best practices for courts with jurisdiction over emergency mental health matters.

TX HB4009

Relating to procedures applicable to the emergency detention of a person with mental illness at a mental health facility, including the detention, transportation, and transfer of the person and to certain best practices for courts with jurisdiction over emergency mental health matters.

TX HB5088

Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.

TX SB2479

Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.

TX HB1464

Relating to preliminary examination periods for mental health protective custody and the criteria for and duration of certain court-ordered mental health services.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.