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Senate committee reviews amendment to SB 2113 to extend emergency psychiatric hold from four to five days
Summary
A Senate committee heard testimony on an amendment to Senate Bill 2113 that would change parts of the involuntary commitment timeline from four days to five days (exclusive of weekends and holidays), and discussed related technical changes including conversion of the human service center language and an appropriation provision.
A Senate committee on SB 2113 heard testimony and discussed an amendment that would extend the maximum period for emergency psychiatric holds from four days to five days, exclusive of weekends and holidays.
The change was offered as amendment 05003, presented by Senator Mike Hogan, and described as technical corrections tied to involuntary commitment procedures. Senator Hogan said the amendment "has to do with the petitioning process" and that the amendment "changes the whole day from 4 days to 5 days, exclusive of weekends and holidays." He said the amendment originated with Senator Mathern and was prompted by concerns raised by the Cass County state's attorney about timing in detention and…
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