Penal Code 1603 (1980, amended 1982, 1985, 1987, 1993, 1994, 2004)
Summary:
Defendants accused of enumerated serious crimes and found incompetent or not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on outpatient status if the defendant is deemed no longer a threat to himself or society. The community program director shall evaluate the defendant and submit a report and a treatment plan to the court.
Data Origin:
Community program director, director of treatment facility Parties Bound:
Court, community program director, director of treatment facility Other Relevant California Code Sections:
Penal Code 1601(a): enumerating the serious felonies to which section 1603 applies; outpatient status is available only 180 days after being committed to a state hospital. Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : law enforcement purposes