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Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. ch. 202C – Involuntary Commitment Proceedings | Midpage
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Kentucky Revised Statutes
XVII
Chapter 202C
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. ch. 202C
Involuntary Commitment Proceedings
Commonwealth of Kentucky
202C.010
Definitions for chapter. (Effective until October 1, 2026)
202C.020
Petition for involuntary commitment proceeding -- Guardian ad litem -- Duty of Commonwealth's attorney. (Effective until October 1, 2026)
202C.030
Evidentiary hearing, purposes and conduct of -- When subsequent commitment hearing is required -- Evidence submitted by respondent inadmissible in other criminal or civil cases. (Effective until October 1, 2026)
202C.040
Commitment hearing -- Scheduling, and conduct of -- Participation by Commonwealth's attorney, respondent, and guardian ad litem -- Standard of proof -- Waiver of right to commitment hearing prohibited. (Effective until October 1, 2026)
202C.050
Criteria for involuntary commitment. (Effective until October 1, 2026)
202C.060
Involuntary commitment review hearing -- Conduct of hearing -- Schedule for review hearings -- Participation by qualified mental health professionals, Commonwealth's attorney, respondent, and guardian ad litem -- Waiver of right to commitment hearing prohibited. (Effective until October 1, 2026)
202C.070
Exclusion of persons unnecessary to hearings.
202C.080
Respondent's qualified mental health professional -- Right to be present and participate in any examination of respondent.
202C.090
Relevant communications between qualified mental health professionals -- Not privileged.
202C.100
Confidentiality of records -- Judge may order disclosure of information when appropriate and in best interest of respondent or public.
202C.110
Right to petition for writ of habeas corpus.
202C.120
Notification of receiving psychiatric facility -- Transportation of patient.
202C.130
Clarification of court orders -- Appeals. (Effective until October 1, 2026)
202C.140
Rights of involuntarily committed patients.
202C.150
Psychiatric facility review committee -- Treatment plan.
202C.160
Chapter not to apply to persons under age eighteen -- Exception.
202C.170
Administrative regulations for chapter.