Montana SB435 revises laws for mentally ill individuals, including a 72-hour mental health hold and use of two-way electronic audio-video.
Montana SB435 revises laws related to mentally ill individuals by establishing a 72-hour mental health hold for individuals meeting specific criteria, such as being unable to provide for their basic needs or posing a threat to themselves or others. During this hold, individuals may consent to medication but cannot refuse lifesaving medication. The bill also allows for the use of two-way electronic audio-video communication in certain hearings, provided all participants can be observed and heard simultaneously.
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