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2008 SESSION
SB 81 Emergency custody; who may accept custody.
Introduced by: Ken T. Cuccinelli, II | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Emergency custody; who may accept custody. Allows the law-enforcement agency transporting a person to a facility or location pursuant to an emergency custody order to transfer custody of the person to the facility or location if the facility or location (i) is licensed to provide the level of security necessary to protect the person and others from harm, (ii) is actually capable of providing this level of security, and (iii) has entered into an agreement with the law-enforcement agency setting forth the terms and conditions under which it will accept a transfer of custody. The facility or location may not require the law-enforcement agency to pay any fees or costs for the transfer of custody. This bill incorporates SB 66. This bill is identical to HB 401.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Emergency custody; who may accept custody. Allows the location to which a person is transported pursuant to an emergency custody order to accept custody of the person where (i) the location is licensed to provide the level of security necessary to protect the person and others from harm, (ii) the location is actually able to provide the level of security necessary to protect the person and others from harm, and (iii) the location is willing to accept custody of the person.