Topic:
Mental health records
(Barickman, R-Pontiac; Frerichs, D-Champaign) amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act for release of records for fitness hearings in criminal cases. These records may be disclosed if made within 180-days before the health-care provider is appointed by the court. The records are admissible only as to the issue of the defendant’s fitness to stand trial. On third reading in the Senate after passing the House.