Involuntary commitment; time frame for examination of person by independent examiner. (SB78)
Introduced By
Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-Fairfax)
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
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
Date | Action |
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12/26/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086298216 |
12/26/2007 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/21/2008 | Assigned Courts sub: Special on Proposed Mental Health Legislation |
01/24/2008 | Impact statement from DPB (SB78) |
01/28/2008 | Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB246-Howell) (13-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
This is already the law in Virginia.