This bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure by revising Article 657 and enacting Article 657.3, which addresses the continued commitment and release of certain individuals who have been committed due to mental health issues. The amendments to Article 657 clarify the criteria under which a court may determine whether a committed person can be discharged or released on probation, specifically referencing the definition of mental illness as outlined in the newly enacted Article 657.3. The state is tasked with proving that the individual remains dangerous and has a mental illness to justify continued confinement, except in cases where Article 657.3 applies.

Article 657.3 introduces provisions for the active supervised release of individuals who are deemed dangerous but do not have a mental illness. This applies to those found not guilty by reason of insanity for serious offenses, such as violent crimes or sex offenses. The state must provide clear and convincing evidence of the individual's dangerousness, and if the criteria are met, the court can order active supervised release for up to three years, with the possibility of extensions. The article also outlines the process for monitoring compliance with release conditions and clarifies that the definition of "mental illness" excludes certain disorders, ensuring that individuals are not unfairly subjected to continued commitment based solely on their past offenses.