Vermont § 7612a - Probable cause review
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 7612a — Probable cause review, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7612a. Probable cause review
- (a) Within three days after an application for involuntary treatment is filed, the Family
Division of the Superior Court shall conduct a review to determine whether there is
probable cause to believe that the person was a person in need of treatment at the
time of his or her admission. The review shall be based solely on the application
for an emergency examination and accompanying certificate by a licensed physician
and the application for involuntary treatment. (b) If, based on a review conducted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the court
finds probable cause to believe that the person was a person in need of treatment
at the time of his or her admission, the person shall be ordered held in the temporary
custody of the Commissioner for further proceedings in accordance with Part 8 of this
title. If probable cause is not established, the person shall be ordered discharged
or released from the hospital and returned to the place from which he or she was transported
or to such place as the person may reasonably direct. (c) An application for involuntary treatment shall not be dismissed solely because the
probable cause review is not completed within the time period required by this section
if there is good cause for the delay. (Added 2013, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 10.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 7612a
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 7612a cover?
Section 7612a ("Probable cause review") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 7612a?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 7612a apply to my situation?
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