Requires the division of mental health and addiction to establish a training program to certify a competency evaluator to assist a court in determining competency. Provides that certain licensed individuals may examine a defendant and testify as to whether the defendant can understand the criminal proceedings and assist in the preparation of the defendant's defense. Allows a court to dismiss criminal charges, without prejudice if the defendant has a certain diagnosis and the defendant is charged with a misdemeanor or Level 6 felony. Makes conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced House Bill (H): 12-23-19-2, 35-36-3-1
House Bill (H): 12-21-5-1.5, 12-23-19-2, 35-36-3-1
House Bill (S): 12-21-5-1.5, 12-23-19-2, 35-36-3-1
Enrolled House Bill (H): 12-21-5-1.5, 12-23-19-2, 35-36-3-1