Independent examiner; records to be reviewed. (HB737)

Introduced By

Del. Chuck Caputo (D-Oak Hill)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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

DateAction
01/08/2008Committee
01/08/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088003456
01/08/2008Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/16/2008Assigned Courts sub: Mental Health
01/23/2008Impact statement from DPB (HB737)
01/25/2008Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1144-Fralin)