Senators Menjivar and Stern Press Conference: Ensuring Dignity for Those Incompetent to Stand Trial

Senators Caroline Menjivar and Henry Stern will host a press conference to discuss the critical implications of SB 1323 and SB 1400, legislation aimed at safeguarding the dignity and rights of individuals deemed incompetent to stand trial. The event will feature insights from leading experts and psychiatrists, Dr. Emily Wood and Dr. Susan Parvtovi, alongside advocate Kaino Hopper, who will share perspectives on the importance of mental health reforms and the need for compassionate, just treatment of vulnerable populations.