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Resident says county failed to follow involuntary emergency admission process for family member at jail; commissioners acknowledge complaint
Summary
A caller during public comment alleged that her sister's involuntary emergency admission (IEA) at the Rockingham County jail in August was mishandled, leaving the sister in a holding cell for nine days without adequate care. Commissioners acknowledged the concerns and said they would follow up with staff and the relevant agencies.
A Rockingham County resident told commissioners during the Sept. 11 public comment period that her sister did not receive appropriate care after an involuntary emergency admission (IEA) and asked for an explanation of the jail's IEA procedures and follow‑up.
The commenter, Jessica Lee, said she completed IEA paperwork on Aug. 2 with Center for Life Management, brought the forms to the jail when her sister was arrested the same day, and later was…
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