Extends certain provisions relating to involuntary commitment.

Summary

The bill amends New Jersey’s involuntary commitment statutes so that short‑term psychiatric facilities, special psychiatric hospitals, and general hospitals may keep a person for up to 72 hours after a screening referral without a temporary court order, and must start court proceedings within 24 hours. It also extends the overall sunset date of these provisions from the 36th to the 44th month after they take effect. The changes aim to give facilities more flexibility while preserving patients’ rights through prompt judicial review.

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