BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5103: Commitment review petitions

Concerning petitions for review of involuntary commitment decisions filed by an immediate family member, guardian, or conservator.

Summary

Establishes a time limit of ten days to file a Joel's Law petition without requesting a new designated mental health professional (DMHP) evaluation.
Changes the means of detention after the court grants a petition by requiring a peace officer to detain the person to a facility designated by the designated mental health professional.
Requires DMHP agencies to give information about the date on which a DMHP investigation was requested.
Requires the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to develop a user's guide for Joel's Law and a model detention order.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5103), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to petitions for review of involuntary commitment decisions filed by an immediate family member, guardian, or conservator;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Human Services & Corrections.
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 12, 2017First reading, referred to Human Services, Mental Health & Housing.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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