Require mandatory Department of Justice evaluations for incarcerated homeless individuals to determine whether they qualify for civil commitment.

The legislation also requires mandatory Department of Justice evaluations for individuals in custody who are homeless to determine whether they are a sexually dangerous person or a danger to public safety, and qualify for civil commitment.

Mace's bill would mandate DOJ evaluations of homeless people in custody for possible civil commitment eligibility.

Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Expand Civil Commitment And Keep Dangerous Offenders Off America's Streets | Representative Nancy Mace
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