| Last Action | to Judiciary (H) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to mental health. |
| Bill Documents |
Bill
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| Bill Request Number | 231 |
| Sponsor | G. Watkins |
| Summary of Original Version | Amend KRS 202A.051 to require that a District Court consult with a family member or peace officer during proceedings for involuntary hospitalization; amend KRS 202A.171 to require that an authorizing physician consult with a family member and the District Court prior to discharge from involuntary hospitalization; amend KRS 202A.081 to require that all involuntarily hospitalized patients are ordered to receive community-based outpatient treatment for at least 6 months after release or discharge. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Courts, District - Involuntary hospitalization, consultation prior to discharge, requirement Courts, District - Involuntary hospitalization, consultion with family and peace officers, requirement Courts, District - Outpatient treatment, ability of a court to order expansion Mental Health - Involuntary hospitalization, consultion with family members and peace officers, requirement Mental Health - Outpatient treatment, orders for involuntarily hospitalized, mandate for Peace Officers and Law Enforcement - Involuntary hospitalization, consultation with peace officers prior to, requirement |
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| 01/07/14 |
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