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March 2008
 Virginia Senate Bill 247
This bill enables parents to commit their children for crisis mental
health treatment.
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Minors (aged 14 or older) may be admitted to a
state hospital, community services board, or behavioral health authority
without that minors consent by their parents.
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Requires a mental health screening within 24
hours of containment to determine whether or not the minor is any danger
to himself or others, if he is in need of inpatient treatment, and
whether or not that treatment is the least restrictive option.
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Within 72 hours of containment, a subsequent
commitment hearing will be held by a local court to make the final
determination if the minor should be detained for 90 days or released
back into parental custody.
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