Relating to the process for involuntary hospitalization

Summary

The bill lets an authorized staff physician admit a person to a hospital against their will for up to 72 hours if a mental hygiene commissioner, magistrate or circuit judge cannot be reached. If treatment must continue beyond 72 hours, the physician must file a mental hygiene petition within that period. The measure also defines payment rules, liability protection, and requires the state Supreme Court to supply contact lists for officials.

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