Emergency custody order and temporary detention order hearings; evidence. (HB1006)
Introduced By
Del. Rob Bell (R-Charlottesville)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Evidence in emergency custody order and temporary detention order hearings. Clarifies that a magistrate may consider any past actions of the person, past mental health treatment of the person, medical records, hearsay evidence, any affidavits submitted, or any other relevant information when deciding whether to issue an emergency custody order or temporary detention order. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/08/2008 | Committee |
01/08/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 081451432 |
01/08/2008 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
01/24/2008 | Tabled in Health, Welfare and Institutions |
Comments
This is lowering the bar for evidence so low that anyone could have anyone committed in this state.
Excuse me, I mean anyone could have anyone temporaily detained for up to 48 hours or longer if the time of the TDO is also extended. There need to be some standards for the evidence used to deprive a citizen of their liberty and take them away in handcuffs in front of their neighbors or employer, often leading to eviction or firing and often leading to trauma and fear for the person who is subject to the TDO and sometimes their family or spouse as well.