196.0 65 . Forensic psychiatric facility -- Initiation of mental hospitalization proceedings against inmate. (1) The department shall operate a forensic psychiatric facility to provide mental health care for persons convicted of a crime who are committed to th e department. This care shall be provided by the department for the duration of the person's sentence. (2) The department shall initiate or be responsible for initiation of hospitalization proceedings under KRS Chapter 202A or 202B for any inmate who needs mental health care at the expiration of his sentence. Effective: July 15, 1994 History: Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 227, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1994. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 113, sec. 12, effective July 15, 1982. -- Created 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 295, s ec. 45, effective July 15, 1980.
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