Bill No.:         SF0034                                               Drafter: LNS

LSO No.:       14LSO-0111                                     Effective Date: 7/1/2014

Enrolled Act No.:    SEA0019

Chapter No.:                        CH0087

Prime Sponsor:       Joint Judiciary Interim Committee

Catch Title:              Involuntary hospitalization – emergency hearings.

Subject:                     Representation by the county attorney in emergency detention proceedings.

Summary/Major Elements:

· The act clarifies the county attorney’s role in emergency detention proceedings.  The act requires the county attorney to file the application for involuntary hospitalization after emergency detention and to appear on behalf of the state at the hearing.