Independent examiner; records to be reviewed. (SB79)
Introduced By
Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-Fairfax) with support from co-patrons Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale), and Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-Alexandria)
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 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
01/28/2008: Merged into SB246
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/26/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086299216 |
| 12/26/2007 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/21/2008 | Assigned Courts sub: Special on Proposed Mental Health Legislation |
| 01/23/2008 | Impact statement from DPB (SB79) |
| 01/28/2008 | Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB246-Howell) (13-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |