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SB80: Involuntary commitment; electronic examination by independent examiner.

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

Involuntary commitment; electronic examination by independent examiner.  Requires that all examinations be conducted in person unless the examination cannot be completed within 48 hours of the issuance of the temporary detention order, in which case the examination may be made via electronic means.

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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.

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Bill Text

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