Mental health; change in criteria for assisted outpatient treatment program. (HB43)
Introduced By
Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield)
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Mental health; outpatient treatment orders. Changes the criteria for ordering outpatient mental health treatment rather than involuntary inpatient treatment. Strikes the requirement that a person be found to be a danger to himself or others and instead requires a finding that assisted outpatient treatment will be sufficient to prevent him from harming himself or others. Amends § 37.2-817 (“Involuntary admission and mandatory outpatient treatment orders.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
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