Missouri HB2512 establishes provisions for humane access to emergency psychiatric treatment, including court-ordered evaluations and treatments.
Missouri HB2512 amends Chapter 632 to create provisions for emergency psychiatric treatment. It allows qualified individuals to petition for a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation if they believe someone has a severe mental illness or substance use disorder and poses a risk of serious harm. The court must review the petition within 24 hours and may order a 96-hour evaluation. During this period, the treating psychiatrist can administer antipsychotic medication if necessary to prevent harm.
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