645.090 Criteria for hospitalization. The burden of proof at the certification and recertification hearings under this chapter shall be on the petitioner to show, by clear and convincing evidence, that: (1) The child is mentally ill or has symptoms of mental illness; (2) The child is dangerous to himself or others; (3) The child can benefit from treatment available only at a hospital; and (4) No less restrictive alternative is available which will be effective in treating the child. Effective: July 1, 1987 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423 , sec. 154, effective July 1, 1987.
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