Virginia HB11 regulates the issuance and execution of emergency custody orders for individuals with mental illness.
Virginia HB11 outlines procedures for the issuance and execution of emergency custody orders for individuals believed to be mentally ill and a danger to themselves or others. The bill specifies that a law-enforcement officer can take a person into custody and transport them to a facility for evaluation if they meet certain criteria. The magistrate or court issuing the order must specify the primary law-enforcement agency and jurisdiction for executing the order and provide transportation. The bill also allows for alternative transportation providers to be authorized by the court.
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