202B. 130 Number of certifications required for involuntary admission -- Time limit. In any proceeding for involuntary admission under the applicable provisions of this chapter, if the criteria for involuntary admission are not certified by at least two (2) professionals as specified in KRS 202B.100(6)(c), the court shall, without taking any further action, terminate the proceedings and order the release of the person. The qualified professional in the area of intellectual disabilities shall certify to the co urt, within twenty -four (24) hours of the examination, excluding weekends and holidays, his or her findings and opinions as to whether the person shall be involuntarily admitted. Effective: July 12, 2012 History: Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 146, sec. 48, eff ective July 12, 2012. -- Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 195, sec. 3, effective July 12, 2006. -- Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 147, sec. 12, effective July 13, 1990.
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