123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 182		LR 841(01)
	An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Cases Involving the Plea or Finding of Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of Insanity
	Fiscal Note for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. Bartlett of Cumberland
	Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
	The bill could result in a minor increase in jury costs to the Judicial Department.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Health and Human Services believes the bill could result in a net increase of 3 additional patients per year in the forensic unit of the Riverview Psychiatric Center at a per patient cost of approximately $730.4 per day resulting in a state cost of approximately $800,000 in the first year, increasing to approximately $1,600,000 in the second year and beyond.