Modifies timing of progress report superintendent of state mental hospital or director of facility to which defendant is committed must send court concerning defendant's fitness to proceed. Requires committing court to cause defendant to be transported back to court when certain circumstances occur. Establishes maximum time period authorized for restoration of defendant who lacks fitness to proceed.
Directs Oregon Health Authority to retain consultant to work with local governments, community mental health programs and other entities to establish recommendations concerning community restoration services and financial liability for defendants who lack fitness to proceed.
Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 161.371, 161.355