H1980
07/24/2024
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Massachusetts
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Legislation
, Civil Commitment
H1980: If an inpatient psychiatric facility has no beds available and the detained person is sent to the emergency room (ER) of a general hospital, they must be informed of their RTC within 12 hours; if they request counsel, the ER shall contact the public defender and counsel shall be appointed.
Last action (on 07/24/2024): Accompanied a study order, see H4897
