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.

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 15 November 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 November 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 15 November 1973

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Sponsors

• Sen. Beall, J. Glenn, Jr. [R-MD] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] · R · Cosponsor
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