Maryland HB860 updates emergency evaluation procedures for mental health crises.

Maryland HB860 modifies the process for emergency evaluations in mental health crises. It mandates that a court include the expiration date on a petition and requires peace officers to comply with specific provisions when executing a petition. The bill allows a court to extend a petition for good cause shown, based on the individual's behavior, up to a total of 14 days. It also outlines the responsibilities of peace officers when transporting an emergency evaluee to a facility and specifies conditions under which a peace officer must remain at the facility.

Maryland HB860 updates emergency evaluation procedures for mental health crises.

Maryland HB860 modifies the process for emergency evaluations in mental health crises. It mandates that a court include the expiration date on a petition and requires peace officers to comply with specific provisions when executing a petition. The bill allows a court to extend a petition for good cause shown, based on the individual's behavior, up to a total of 14 days. It also outlines the responsibilities of peace officers when transporting an emergency evaluee to a facility and specifies conditions under which a peace officer must remain at the facility.