Involuntary commitment; electronic examination by independent examiner. (SB80)
Introduced By
Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-Fairfax) with support from co-patrons Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale), and Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
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. 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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