SB 199

Abstract

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Provides that authorized involuntary treatment may be given for up to 72 (instead of 24) hours, and requires a redetermination of the need for such treatment at least every 72 (instead of 24) hours. In provisions concerning a court hearing on the question of administration of authorized involuntary treatment, provides for continuances of up to 10 (instead of 7) days. Provides that persons authorized to administer involuntary treatment may change a recipient's specific medications and dosages; eliminates the requirement that the court order for involuntary treatment specify the medications and anticipated range of dosages that have been authorized. Provides that a respondent is not entitled to a jury on the question of whether authorized involuntary treatment may be administered. Effective immediately.