202B. 040 Criteria for involuntary admission for individuals with an intellectual disability. When a person who is alleged to be an individual with an intellectual disability is involuntarily admitted, there shall be a determination that: (1) The person is a n individual with an intellectual disability; (2) The person presents a danger or a threat of danger to self, family, or others; (3) The least restrictive alternative mode of treatment presently available requires placement in an ICF/ID; and (4) Treatment that can reasonably benefit the person is available in an ICF/ID. Effective: July 12, 2012 History: Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 146, sec. 41, effective July 12, 2012. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 147, sec. 7, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 79, sec. 2, effective March 6, 1986. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 445, sec. 37, effective July 1, 1982. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 328, sec. 5. Legislative Research Commission Note . This section was amended in 1982 Acts, Chapter 445, which contains the following language in Section 45 of that Act: 'This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1982.' The Ky. earch Commission Note . This section was amended in 1982 Acts, Chapter 445, which contains the following language in Section 45 of that Act: 'This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1982.' The Ky. Constitution, in Section 55, requires that a reason be set forth for the emergency. However, no reason is set forth in this Act. The effective dat e for 1982 Acts with no emergency provision is July 15, 1982.
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