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SB 949, 63rd R.S.

Relating to mentally retarded persons accused of crimes; granting to the judges of courts wherein the trials of such persons are held the discretion to commit such persons to state schools for the mentally retarded rather than to mental hospitals or mental institutions.

Last action: Committee hearing date

Author: A.R. "Babe" Schwartz

Subjects:
Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense
Mental Health & Mental Retardation

Senate Committee: Jurisprudence ()

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