BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 6310: Mentally ill defendants

Concerning criminal defendants who are guilty and mentally ill.

Summary

When a defendant pleads not guilty by reason of insanity, the defendant may be found guilty and mentally ill if: 1) the judge or jury finds that the state has proven the defendant guilty of the crime charged; 2) the defendant has failed to prove the insanity defense; and 3) the state or defendant has proven that the defendant was mentally ill at the time of the offense and that the defendant's actions at the time…

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6310), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to criminal defendants who are guilty and mentally ill;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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SB 6310 (2017–18) Med. assist. credential fees · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6310 (2015–16) Firearm responsible storage · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6310 (2013–14) Biological material/crimes · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6310 (2011–12) Washington investment trust · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6310 (2007–08) Chapter 10.77 RCW references · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 213, Laws of 2008