First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
Summary
The bill lets a spouse, legal guardian, friend or relative file a petition asking a court to force someone with a substance use disorder into treatment if they are a danger to themselves or others, cannot care for themselves, and refuse help. The court must order medical evaluations, provide a public defender if the person has no lawyer, and can order treatment for 60 to 360 days, with the petitioner paying all costs. It also permits emergency detention considerations and contempt penalties for refusing a court order.
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