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HB 678 Involuntary temporary detention; medical screenings.

Introduced by: Vivian E. Watts | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Involuntary temporary detention; medical screenings. Requires that each order for involuntary temporary detention of a person (i) include a medical certificate signed by a psychiatrist or physician within the previous 72 hours documenting that a medical examination was performed and the results thereof, including any significant or life-threatening medical conditions that require immediate treatment, or (ii) require that the person receive an emergency medical evaluation by a psychiatrist or physician within four hours and, as may be necessary, receive treatment of any significant or life-threatening medical conditions that require immediate treatment. The bill permits a magistrate to issue an order of temporary detention without a prior in-person evaluation only if (a) the person was examined within the previous 72 hours by both an employee or designee of the local community services board (CSB) and by a psychiatrist or physician or (b) there is a significant risk associated with conducting such examinations. The facility of temporary detention shall be identified by the employee or designee of the local CSB on the prescreening report and temporary detention order unless the results of the emergency medical evaluation performed within four hours of temporary detention require admission to a medical facility prior to placement.


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