SB231

Kentucky SB231 amends child mental health laws to modify hospitalization recertification procedures.

Kentucky SB231 amends the state's mental health laws to modify procedures for the recertification of child hospitalization. The bill specifies that a child should be present at recertification hearings unless the court determines their presence would be harmful. It also mandates that courts consider the child's prior treatment, the hospital's treatment capabilities, and the likelihood of future improvement when evaluating recertification criteria.