Extends provisions on involuntary commitment and education for short-term care facilities and judges.

This bill extends certain provisions related to involuntary commitment in New Jersey. It allows general hospitals to detain individuals for up to 72 hours without a temporary court order if two psychiatrists certify the individual is a danger to themselves or others. The Department of Human Services must provide education to short-term care facilities and county judges about their legal obligations to accept patients.

Extends provisions on involuntary commitment and education for short-term care facilities and judges.

This bill extends certain provisions related to involuntary commitment in New Jersey. It allows general hospitals to detain individuals for up to 72 hours without a temporary court order if two psychiatrists certify the individual is a danger to themselves or others. The Department of Human Services must provide education to short-term care facilities and county judges about their legal obligations to accept patients.