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§ 9.1-193. Mental health awareness response and - Virginia Law

(9 days ago) WEB"Mental health awareness response and community understanding services alert system" or "Marcus alert system" means the same as that term is defined in § 37.2-311.1. "Mental health service provider" means the same as that term is defined in § …

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title9.1/chapter1/section9.1-193/

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Virginia Enacts "Marcus" Alert Law Greenspun Shapiro …

(Just Now) WEBNow, thanks to a bill signed by Governor Ralph Northam in November 2020, Virginia is enacting policies that intend to limit the harm resulting from this type of call. Over the next few years, the …

https://www.greenspunlaw.com/blog/virginia-enacts-marcus-alert-law.cfm

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§ 18.2-369. Abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults; penalties

(1 days ago) WEBemail. § 18.2-369. Abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults; penalties. A. It is unlawful for any responsible person to abuse or neglect any vulnerable adult. Any …

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter8/section18.2-369/

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§ 37.2-809. Involuntary temporary detention; issuance and …

(1 days ago) WEBemail. § 37.2-809. Involuntary temporary detention; issuance and execution of order. A. For the purposes of this section: "Designee of the local community services board" means …

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title37.2/chapter8/section37.2-809/

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The Role of Mental Health in Virginia Criminal Cases Attorneys

(4 days ago) WEBIn Virginia, mental health evaluations play a crucial role in criminal cases involving individuals with mental health issues. These evaluations are conducted to …

https://www.novalegalgroup.com/the-role-of-mental-health-in-virginia-criminal-cases/

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Mental Health Reporting Laws in Virginia Giffords

(8 days ago) WEBIn response to the Virginia Tech tragedy, Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine issued an Executive Order on April 30, 2007 directing all executive branch employees …

https://giffords.org/lawcenter/state-laws/mental-health-reporting-in-virginia/

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Mental Health Services - Virginia Department of …

(8 days ago) WEBVirginia’s community services boards (CSBs) are the primary point of entry into the Commonwealth’s public behavioral health and developmental services system. CSBs …

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/behavioral-health/mental-health-services/

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The Impact of Misdemeanor Arrests on Forensic Mental …

(Just Now) WEBThe Impact of Misdemeanor Arrests on Forensic Mental Health Services: A State-Wide Review of Virginia Competence to Stand Trial Evaluations Daniel C. Murrie 1, Brett O. …

https://virginiamercury.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Murrie-Gardner-Torres-2021-misdemeants-and-competence-crisis-PPPL.asp-1.pdf

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In Virginia, people suffering mental health crises too often become

(5 days ago) WEBVirginia’s General Assembly made efforts to help police deal with people having mental health emergencies after the encounter that left the teacher, Marcus …

https://virginiamercury.com/2023/02/09/in-virginia-people-suffering-mental-health-crises-too-often-become-felons-when-police-intervene/

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Virginia Mental Health Law Related to Jails

(5 days ago) WEBWSH Admission Criteria. Forensic patients. Ages 18 to 64. No serious violent crimes of persons (e.g., murder, rape) Sentenced to 2 years or less. Incarcerated over 72 hours …

https://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/document-library/archive/library/forensics/ofo%20-%20va%20mental%20health%20law%20related%20to%20jails%20part%204.pdf

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Virginia Lawyer August 2021: A New Standard For Admissibility Of

(4 days ago) WEBUnlike the statutes that govern an NGRI defense, Code § 19.2-271.6 does not include any additional language that addresses the scope of testimony regarding a …

https://virginialawyer.vsb.org/articles/a-new-standard-for-admissibility-of-evidence-regarding-a-criminal-defendant-s-mental-condition

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Mental Health Standards for Jails - Virginia Department of …

(8 days ago) WEBThe 14 recommended minimum standards for behavioral health/mental health presented in this report include: Access to Care – Inmates have access to care to meet their …

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/forensic-services/mh-standards/

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Issues in Law Enforcement Reform: Responding to Mental …

(2 days ago) WEBIssues in Law Enforcement Reform: Responding to Mental Health Crises Congressional Research Service 1 aw enforcement officers1 are frequently the first …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47285

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§ 37.2-817. Involuntary admission - Virginia Law

(1 days ago) WEB§ 37.2-817.Involuntary admission. A. The district court judge or special justice shall render a decision on the petition for involuntary admission after the appointed examiner has …

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title37.2/chapter8/section37.2-817/

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Virginia Court Decisions — Case Law - UVA Mental Health Policy

(6 days ago) WEBChristian v. Surgical Specialists, 596 S.E.2d 522 (Va. 2004) The Virginia Supreme Court reversed a trial court decision to exclude an out-of-state physician from providing expert …

https://uvamentalhealthpolicy.org/case-law/category/Virginia+Court+Decisions

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Understanding Mental Illness in Virginia Family Law Cases

(7 days ago) WEBAn experienced Virginia family law attorney can help you through the process and address any questions you may have. To learn how our team can help, …

https://wblaws.com/understanding-mental-illness-in-virginia-family-law-cases/

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In Due Course: 2022 Changes to Virginia s Laws

(3 days ago) WEBtime. The law also provides that the number of arrests made or summonses issued by a law-enforcement officer shall not be used as the sole criterion for evaluating the law …

https://dls.virginia.gov/pubs/idc/idc22.pdf

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Mental Health Law University of Virginia School of Law

(4 days ago) WEBThis course will explore some of the major challenges in designing and implementing mental health law and policy in the 21st century. The subjects studied will include …

https://www.law.virginia.edu/courses/mental-health-law-124218659

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New Virginia law aimed at fairness for those with mental …

(5 days ago) WEBThe law aimed at fairness for those with mental disabilities who are charged with crimes “is a giant leap forward,” said Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, seen …

https://richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/new-virginia-law-aimed-at-fairness-for-those-with-mental-disabilities-who-are-charged-with/article_927a0651-55cb-52ef-b97f-f1f01f846044.html

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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA BOARD OF LOCAL AND …

(3 days ago) WEB2. Health/Mental Health – Alison Lautz The Committee reviewed the Health/Mental Health workgroup’s recommendations for minimum standards. The …

https://bolrj.virginia.gov/files/1270/policy-draft-minutes-2024-04-17.pdf

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Congress investigating UCLA over treatment of Jewish students …

(6 days ago) WEBRep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, in a letter Wednesday directed Block, UC President Michael V. Drake …

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-16/congress-investigating-ucla-over-treatment-of-jewish-students-after-violent-protests

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