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2013 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 645 - MENTAL HEALTH ACT
645.090 Criteria for hospitalization.


KY Rev Stat § 645.090 (2013) What's This?

Download as PDF 645.090 Criteria for hospitalization. The burden of proof at the certification and recertification hearings under this chapter shall be on the petitioner to show, by clear and convincing evidence, that: (1) The child is mentally ill or has symptoms of mental illness; (2) The child is dangerous to himself or others; (3) The child can benefit from treatment available only at a hospital; and (4) No less restrictive alternative is available which will be effective in treating the child. Effective:July 1, 1987 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 154, effective July 1, 1987.

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