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202B.130 Number of certifications required for involuntary admission -- Time limit.

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202B.130 Number of certifications required for involuntary admission -- Time limit. In any proceeding for involuntary admission under the applicable provisions of this <br>chapter, if the criteria for involuntary admission are not certified by at least two (2) <br>professionals as specified in KRS 202B.100(6)(c), the court shall, without taking any <br>further action, terminate the proceedings and order the release of the person. The <br>qualified mental retardation professional shall certify to the court, within twenty-four (24) <br>hours of the examination, excluding weekends and holidays, his or her findings and <br>opinions as to whether the person shall be involuntarily admitted. Effective: July 12, 2006 <br>History: Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 195, sec. 3, effective July 12, 2006. -- Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 147, sec. 12, effective July 13, 1990.