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SB 780 Involuntary temporary detention; issuance and execution of order.

Introduced by: Ken T. Cuccinelli, II | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Involuntary temporary detention; issuance and execution of order.  Modifies one element of the legal standard for involuntary commitment by changing the requirement that individuals present an "imminent danger" to a requirement that individuals present a "significant risk." Emphasizes criteria required for involuntary commitment as found in prior records of treatment and noncompliance with treatment, and demonstrated in reports of witnesses, family members, physicians, or mental health professionals.

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• 12/22/06  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 060445720  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 12/22/06  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 060445720
• 12/22/06  Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/15/07  Senate: Assigned Courts sub: Involuntary Commitment
• 02/06/07  Senate: Left in Courts of Justice