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2021 Kentucky Revised Statutes
Chapter 202C - Involuntary commitment proceedings
- 202C.010 Definitions for chapter.
- 202C.020 Petition for involuntary commitment proceeding -- Guardian ad litem -- Duty of Commonwealth's attorney.
- 202C.030 Evidentiary hearing, purposes and conduct of -- When subsequent commitment hearing is required -- Evidence submitted by respondent inadmissible in other criminal or civil cases.
- 202C.040 Commitment hearing -- Scheduling, and conduct of -- Participation by Commonwealth's attorney, respondent, and guardian ad litem -- Standard of proof -- Waiver of right to commitment hearing prohibited.
- 202C.050 Criteria for involuntary commitment.
- 202C.060 Involuntary commitment review hearing -- Conduct of hearing -- Schedule for review hearings -- Participation by qualified mental health professionals, Commonwealth's attorney, respondent, and guardian ad litem -- Waiver of right to commitment hearing prohibited.
- 202C.070 Exclusion of persons unnecessary to hearings.
- 202C.080 Respondent's qualified mental health professional -- Right to be present and participate in any examination of respondent.
- 202C.090 Relevant communications between qualified mental health professionals -- Not privileged.
- 202C.100 Confidentiality of records -- Judge may order disclosure of information when appropriate and in best interest of respondent or public.
- 202C.110 Right to petition for writ of habeas corpus.
- 202C.120 Notification of receiving psychiatric facility -- Transportation of patient.
- 202C.130 Clarification of court orders -- Appeals.
- 202C.140 Rights of involuntarily committed patients.
- 202C.150 Psychiatric facility review committee -- Treatment plan.
- 202C.160 Chapter not to apply to persons under age eighteen -- Exception.
- 202C.170 Administrative regulations for chapter.
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