Idaho H0614 amends provisions for involuntary detention or admission of developmentally disabled or mentally ill individuals.
Idaho H0614 revises definitions and procedures for the involuntary detention or admission of developmentally disabled or mentally ill individuals. It modifies the criteria for involuntary commitment, including the inability to make informed decisions about treatment and the likelihood of causing harm to oneself or others. The bill also updates definitions for terms like "developmental disability," "mental illness," and "inpatient treatment facility." It establishes procedures for hearings, evaluations, and the role of designated examiners in determining the need for commitment.
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