Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Republican-led Legislature has unanimously passed a bill that would involuntarily commit certain criminal defendants for inpatient treatment. The bill approved Monday would also temporarily remove their gun rights if they are ruled incompetent to stand trial due to intellectual disability or mental illness. The proposal is named for college student Jillian Ludwig, who was k…

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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Republican-led Legislature has unanimously passed a bill that would involuntarily commit certain criminal defendants for inpatient treatment. The bill approved Monday would also temporarily remove their gun rights if they are ruled incompetent to stand trial due to intellectual disability or mental illness. The proposal is named for college student Jillian Ludwig, who was k…

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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Republican-led Legislature has unanimously passed a bill that would involuntarily commit certain criminal defendants for inpatient treatment. The bill approved Monday would also temporarily remove their gun rights if they are ruled incompetent to stand trial due to intellectual disability or mental illness. The proposal is named for college student Jillian Ludwig, who was k…

16 days ago·Panama City, United States

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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee's Republican-led Legislature unanimously passed a bill Monday that would involuntarily commit certain criminal defendants for inpatient treatment and temporarily remove their gun rights if they are ruled incompetent to stand trial due to intellectual disability or mental illness.

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San Diego Union Tribune

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

Matt Ludwig, left, Jessica Ludwig holding a a photo of their daughter Jillian, sons, Trevor and Shane, right, react after a bill passed in the House that would allow a judge to send a person facing criminal charges, but not competent for trial, to a mental health facility and the person would not be able to processes or purchase a handgun Monday, April 15, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The bill is named for Jillian Ludwig, a Belmont University stude…

16 days ago·San Diego, United States

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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

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