Voluntary outpatient treatment; provides option therefor prior to commitment hearing. (SB335)
Introduced By
Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-Fairfax)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Voluntary outpatient treatment. Provides the option for voluntary outpatient treatment prior to the commitment hearing if a special justice or judge can ascertain whether or not (i) there is appropriate treatment for the person's condition, (ii) the service providers agree to provide the services necessary, and (iii) the person has sufficient capacity to understand and adhere to the treatment plan. Also provides that the person would have to sign an agreement and that such agreement would be admissible at any subsequent commitment hearing. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/08/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087989216 |
01/08/2008 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/21/2008 | Assigned Courts sub: Special on Proposed Mental Health Legislation |
01/24/2008 | Impact statement from DPB (SB335) |
01/28/2008 | Passed by in Courts of Justice with letter (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
01/28/2008 | Subject matter referred to Commission on Mental Health Law Reform pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L) |