In any proceeding for involuntary hospitalization under the applicable provisions of this chapter, if the criteria for involuntary hospitalization are not certified by at least two (2) examining qualified mental health professionals, the court shall, without taking any further action, terminate the proceedings and order the release of the person. The qualified mental health professionals shall certify to the court within twenty-four (24) hours (excluding weekends and holidays) of the examination, their findings and opinions as to whether the person shall be involuntarily hospitalized.
KRS 202A.061
Two certifications required
Known as the Kentucky Mental Health Hospitalization Act
The act spans §§ 202A.006 to 202A.991 (85 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Schuttemeyer v. Commonwealth (1990)
Most recently applied in Tolley v. Commonwealth (April 2001)
Effective: July 1, 1982 History: Created 1982 Ky
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.