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

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

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. Read the Bill »

Status

01/28/2008: Merged into SB246

History

DateAction
12/26/2007Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086300216
12/26/2007Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/21/2008Assigned Courts sub: Special on Proposed Mental Health Legislation
01/24/2008Impact statement from DPB (SB80)
01/28/2008Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB246-Howell) (13-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)