2013 Hawaii Revised Statutes
TITLE 20. SOCIAL SERVICES
353. Corrections
353-13.6 Involuntary medical treatment criteria.


HI Rev Stat § 353-13.6 (2013) What's This?

§353-13.6 Involuntary medical treatment criteria. An inmate or detainee in the custody of the department may be ordered to receive involuntary medical treatment, including the taking or application of medication, if the court finds that:

(1) The inmate or detainee poses a danger of physical harm to self or others;

(2) Treatment with medication is medically appropriate; and

(3) Considering less intrusive alternatives, treatment is essential to forestall the danger posed by the inmate or detainee. [L 2011, c 72, pt of §2]

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