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SB78: Involuntary commitment; time frame for examination of person by independent examiner.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Ken Cuccinelli (R-37)
Ken Cuccinelli
(R-37)
Served: 2002–
Progress
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Passed House |
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Became Law |
Status
01/21/2008: In Courts of Justice Committee
Summary
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.
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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
2 votes
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Comments
This is already the law in Virginia.