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New Law Expands Mental Health Services for Incompetent Defendants

Original: Newly Signed Law Strengthens Mental Health Services for Incompetent Defendants

A newly signed law strengthens mental health services for defendants found incompetent to stand trial, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office. The measure expands treatment and support for people in the criminal justice system whose mental conditions prevent them from understanding proceedings. Little detail is available beyond the announcement itself.

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• Newly Signed Law Strengthens Mental Health Services for Incompetent Defendants · rivcoda.org

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