Involuntary commitment; time frame for examination of person by independent examiner. (SB78)

Introduced By

Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-Fairfax)

Progress

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

Description

Examination by independent examiner; time frame. Requires that the examination of a person who is the subject of an involuntary commitment hearing be completed within 48 hours of the execution of the temporary detention order but sufficiently in advance of the hearing so as to ensure sufficient time for a thorough examination. Read the Bill »

Status

01/28/2008: Merged into SB246

History

DateAction
12/26/2007Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086298216
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 (SB78)
01/28/2008Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB246-Howell) (13-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)

Comments

Alison Hymes writes:

This is already the law in Virginia.