Va. Code § 37.2-800

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 37.2-800 - [Effective 7/1/2026] Applicability of chapter

For the purposes of this chapter, whenever the term mental illness appears, it shall include substance abuse. Whenever the term responsible person appears, it shall include a family member as that term is defined in § 37.2-100, a community services board or behavioral health authority, any treating physician of the person, or a law-enforcement officer. Whenever the term community services board or board appears, it shall include behavioral health authority.

Va. Code § 37.2-800

1968, c. 477, § 37.1-63; 1976, c. 671; 2005, c. 716; 2008, cc. 850, 870.

Amended by Acts 2024 c. 780,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024, exp. 7/1/2026.

Amended by Acts 2008, § cc. 850,870.

Amended by Acts 2005, c. 716.

Amended by Acts 1976, c. 671.

Amended by Acts 1968, c. 477, §37.1-63.

This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.