In any proceeding for involuntary admission under the applicable provisions of this chapter, if the criteria for involuntary admission are not certified by at least two (2) professionals as specified in KRS § 202B.100(6)(c), the court shall, without taking any further action, terminate the proceedings and order the release of the person. The qualified professional in the area of intellectual disabilities shall certify to the court, within twenty-four (24) hours of the examination, excluding weekends and holidays, his or her findings and opinions as to whether the person shall be involuntarily admitted.
Effective: July 12, 2012

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 202B.130

  • Action: includes all proceedings in any court of this state. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Qualified professional in the area of intellectual disabilities: means :
    (a) A physician licensed under the laws of Kentucky to practice medicine or osteopathy, or a medical officer of the government of the United States while engaged in the performance of official duties. See Kentucky Statutes 202B.010

History: Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 146, sec. 48, effective July 12, 2012. — Amended
2006 Ky. Acts ch. 195, sec. 3, effective July 12, 2006. — Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch.
147, sec. 12, effective July 13, 1990.

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