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2011 Vermont Code
Title 18 Health
Chapter 175 THE BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH
§ 7309 Referrals from governor


18 VT Stats § 7309. (2011 through Adj Sess) What's This?

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TITLE 18

Health

PART VIII

Mental Health

CHAPTER 175. THE BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH

§ 7309. Referrals from governor

The governor may refer the case of a patient in a hospital to the board for its investigation. The board shall investigate the case and by its order grant such relief as each case requires. If the board is without power to grant the necessary relief it shall cause proceedings to be commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction at the expense of the state, in order to obtain the necessary relief and promote the ends of justice and humanity. (Added 1967, No. 305 (Adj. Sess.), { 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1968.)

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