House Sponsors: WINTERS. Short description: CD-PRISONER-PSYCHIATRIC EXAM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a prisoner convicted of a forcible felony who is committed to a Department of Corrections facility shall be examined by a psychiatrist before release from the facility. If the psychiatrist determines that the prisoner is a person who because of his or her mental illness is reasonably expected to inflict serious physical harm upon himself or herself or another person in the near future, the warden shall file a petition to have the prisoner involuntarily admitted to a mental health facility until the person is no longer subject to involuntary admission. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status