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SB79: Independent examiner; records to be reviewed.

Chief Patron

Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-37)

Ken Cuccinelli (R-37)
Served: 2002–

Progress

Yes 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

Independent examiner, records to be reviewed.  Requires that the independent examiner review, at minimum, the medical records of the person who is the subject of an involuntary commitment hearing, the prescreening report, and any other relevant, readily accessible reports, records and evidence related to the person who is the subject of an involuntary commitment hearing, prior to conducting an examination. This bill also requires that the independent examiner certify at the hearing that he has reviewed the medical records of the person who is the subject of an involuntary commitment hearing, the prescreening report, and all other relevant, readily accessible reports, records and evidence related to the person who is the subject of the hearing.

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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, 01/23/2008 and 01/23/2008.

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Bill Text

Related Bills

  • SB78
    Introduced: December 26, 2007
    Status: in subcommittee
    : Involuntary commitment; time frame for examination of person by independent examiner.
  • SB140
    Introduced: January 04, 2008
    Status: in subcommittee
    : Independent examinations; training of persons conducting.
  • SB333
    Introduced: January 08, 2008
    Status: Failed to Pass in Committee
    : Independent examiners; dismissal of involuntary commitment petitions.
  • HB737
    Introduced: January 08, 2008
    Status: in subcommittee
    : Independent examiner; records to be reviewed.
  • SB103
    Introduced: January 03, 2008
    Status: in subcommittee
    : Independent examiner's report; admissibility of written certification.
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