At any time, and without notice, a person detained at a facility, or a relative, friend, guardian, representative, or attorney on behalf of such person, may petition for a writ of habeas corpus to question the cause and legality of such detention and request that the Circuit Court issue a writ for release.
KRS 202A.151
Writ of habeas corpus
Known as the Kentucky Mental Health Hospitalization Act
The act spans §§ 202–202 (85 sections).
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.