S 2715 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend chapter 313, title 18, United States Code, to provide for the commitment of certain individuals acquitted of offenses against the United States solely on the ground of insanity.

Introduced 1973-11-15· Sponsored by Sen. Beall, J. Glenn, Jr. [R-MD]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.(1973-11-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that whenever any person charged with an offense against the United States is acquitted solely on the ground that he was insane at the time of its commission, the United States attorney, if he has reasonable cause to believe that such person may be insane and that his release would constitute a danger to himself or others, shall file a motion for a judicial determination of the mental condition of such person. Authorizes the court, after a hearing, to commit the person to the custody of the Attorney General, who shall hospitalize such person in a suitable mental institution or other facility. Sets forth the criteria for unconditional release, conditional release with supervision, and annual reviews of such institutionalized persons. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 4249)…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican