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SB217: Involuntary commitment; independent examination.

Chief Patron

Sen. John Edwards (D-21)

John Edwards (D-21)
Served: 1996–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

01/21/2008: In Courts of Justice Committee

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Summary

Involuntary commitment; independent examination. Provides that a health care entities may shall disclose records to independent examiners conducting examinations of a person who is the subject of an involuntary commitment order. This bill also clarifies that a person who is subject to a temporary detention order shall be given a thorough psychological evaluation, including a substance abuse screening and that the independent evaluator shall review the person's medical records including records of any previous psychological evaluations, prior to conducting the evaluation.

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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/21/2008, 01/21/2008, 01/24/2008 and 01/24/2008.

Poll Results

1 vote

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