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2008 SESSION

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HB 583 Emergency custody orders; extension of time.

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

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

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.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Emergency custody orders; extension of time. Allows the magistrate to extend the time of emergency custody orders for one four-hour period in order to find a suitable facility or to complete an evaluation. Only one such extension period may be issued.