131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2046 LR 2819(07)
An Act Regarding the Placement of Certain Defendants Found Incompetent to Stand Trial
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (H-817)
S "A" (S-597) to C "A" (H-817)
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to establish a stakeholder group to develop a process and procedure for safely and efficiently placing certain defendants found incompetent to stand trial who pose a health or safety risk to DHHS personnel and patients in the least restrictive setting possible and report back to the legislature are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. Any additional costs to the Department of Corrections for serving on the stakeholder group and reporting the results are also expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.