Involuntary commitment order; detainee may petition court to transfer to outpatient treatment. (HB939)
Introduced By
Del. Todd Gilbert (R-Woodstock) with support from co-patrons Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield), Del. Clay Athey (R-Front Royal), Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg), Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge), and Del. Beverly Sherwood (R-Winchester)
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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Description
Involuntary commitment; transfer to outpatient treatment. Provides that the person subject to an involuntary commitment order may petition the judge or special justice to order that he be transferred to involuntary outpatient treatment or released. Upon consideration of the petition, the judge or special justice may hold a commitment hearing within 10 days. Only one such petition may be filed during each involuntary commitment hearing. Amends § 37.2-817 (“Involuntary admission and mandatory outpatient treatment orders.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
