(1) A respondent shall not be involuntarily committed under this chapter unless there is a determination that:
- (a) The respondent presents, or would present if released, a danger to self or others as a result of his or her mental condition; and
- (b) A presently available less restrictive alternative mode of treatment would endanger the safety of the respondent or others.
- (2) When a respondent is involuntarily committed under this chapter, the cabinet shall place that respondent in a forensic psychiatric facility designated by the secretary.
Effective: October 1, 2026
History: Amended 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 30, effective October 1, 2026. -- Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 174, sec. 22, effective July 15, 2024. -- Created 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 175, sec. 10, effective April 1, 2021.