Involuntary commitment; time frame for examination of person by independent examiner. (SB78)

Introduced By

Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-Fairfax)

Progress

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 Became Law

Description

Examination by independent examiner; time frame. Requires that the examination of a person who is the subject of an involuntary commitment hearing be completed within 48 hours of the execution of the temporary detention order but sufficiently in advance of the hearing so as to ensure sufficient time for a thorough examination. Amends § 37.2-815 (“Commitment hearing for involuntary admission; examination required.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Status

01/28/2008: Merged into SB246
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Comments

Alison Hymes writes:

This is already the law in Virginia.

Posted 53 months ago.