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HB 583 Emergency custody orders; extension of time.

Introduced by: Dave W. Marsden | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE: (all summaries)

Emergency custody orders; extension of time. Allows the magistrate to extend the time of emergency custody orders for one two-hour period if good cause exists to grant the extension. Good cause for an extension includes the need for additional time to (i) find a suitable facility in which to temporarily detain the person subject to the order, or (ii) complete a medical evaluation of the person.


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