Ky. Rev. Stat. § 202B.040

Current through Acts Received April 18, 2024
Section 202B.040 - Criteria for involuntary admission for individuals with an intellectual disability

When a person who is alleged to be an individual with an intellectual disability is involuntarily admitted, there shall be a determination that:

(1) The person is an individual with an intellectual disability;
(2) The person presents a danger or a threat of danger to self, family, or others;
(3) The least restrictive alternative mode of treatment presently available requires placement in an ICF/ID; and
(4) Treatment that can reasonably benefit the person is available in an ICF/ID.

KRS 202B.040

Amended by 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 146,§ 41, eff. 7/11/2012.
Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 147, sec. 7, effective 7/13/1990. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 79, sec. 2, effective 3/6/1986. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 445, sec. 37, effective 7/1/1982. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 328, sec. 5.