Independent examiner; records to be reviewed. (HB737)
Introduced By
Del. Chuck Caputo (D-Oak Hill)
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
Independent examiner; records to be reviewed. Requires that the independent examiner review, at a 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. Read the Bill »
Status
01/25/2008: Merged into HB1144
History
Date | Action |
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01/08/2008 | Committee |
01/08/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088003456 |
01/08/2008 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/16/2008 | Assigned Courts sub: Mental Health |
01/23/2008 | Impact statement from DPB (HB737) |
01/25/2008 | Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1144-Fralin) |