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SB 79 Independent examiner; records to be reviewed.
Introduced by: Ken T. Cuccinelli, II | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Independent examiner, records to be reviewed. Requires that the independent examiner review, at minimum, the medical records of the person who is the subject of an involuntary commitment hearing, the prescreening report, and any other relevant, readily accessible reports, records and evidence related to the person who is the subject of an involuntary commitment hearing, prior to conducting an examination. This bill also requires that the independent examiner certify at the hearing that he has reviewed the medical records of the person who is the subject of an involuntary commitment hearing, the prescreening report, and all other relevant, readily accessible reports, records and evidence related to the person who is the subject of the hearing. This bill has been incorporated into SB 246.
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HISTORY
- 12/26/07 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086299216
- 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)