SCS/SB 1109 - Currently, an application for civil detention for evaluation and treatment may be executed by any adult on a form provided by the court. Such form shall allege that the applicant has reason to believe that the respondent is suffering from a mental disorder and presents a likelihood of serious harm to themselves. Under this act, such form shall not be required to be notarized. This act is identical to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed CCS/HCS/SS/SCS/SBs 775 et al. (2022), CCS/HCS/SS/SB 690 (2022), and SCS/HBs 2088, et. al. (2022) and similar to HB 2110 (2022).
SARAH HASKINS