House Bill 2697

Requires defendant or youth to file report of psychiatric or psychological evaluation, conducted by certified evaluator, with court before defendant or youth may introduce evidence related to insanity defense. Provides exception for just cause when defendant tried by jury. Prohibits court from accepting guilty except for insanity plea to certain offenses unless court is provided with report of psychiatric or psychological evaluation of defendant. Authorizes court to order evaluation. Requires court to order evaluation if person is found guilty except for insanity of Class C felony, and report of evaluation is not provided to court. Directs court to conditionally release defendant found guilty except for insanity of misdemeanor under certain circumstances. Requires that psychiatric or psychological evaluation of defendant be conducted by certified evaluator when court orders certain evaluations of defendant to determine whether defendant is fit to proceed. Directs court to release defendant on supervision under certain circumstances when defendant is found unfit to proceed and charged with misdemeanors. Requires Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules necessary to certify psychiatrists and psychologists for purposes of certain evaluations reported to court. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

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In the House of Representatives Jan 11 – Jun 30

1. Jan 11Introduced
2. Jan 21Sent to Judiciary
3. Jun 30Died when the session ended