State lawmaker introduces mental health bills

(AP) — A Montgomery County lawmaker has proposed changes to Virginia’s laws on holding people involuntarily for evaluation and treatment in psychiatric emergencies. According to The Richmond Times-Dispatch, Republican Del. Joseph Yost has introduced bills to lengthen the deadlines of orders to hold people in emergency custody or temporary detention, as well as allowing a temporary ...

Source: http://valawyersweekly.com/2014/01/02/state-lawmaker-introduces-mental-health-bills/

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