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SB 78 Involuntary commitment; time frame for examination of person by independent examiner.

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

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Examination by independent examiner; time frame.  Requires that the examination of a person who is the subject of an involuntary commitment hearing be completed within 48 hours of the execution of the temporary detention order but sufficiently in advance of the hearing so as to ensure sufficient time for a thorough examination. This bill has been incorporated into SB 246.

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• 12/26/07  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086298216  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 12/26/07  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086298216
• 12/26/07  Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/21/08  Senate: Assigned Courts sub: Special on Proposed Mental Health Legislation
• 01/28/08  Senate: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB246-Howell) (13-Y 0-N)