Senate Sponsors: WALSH,T. Short description: MENTAL HLTH-INVOLUNTARY ADMIT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Provides that a law enforcement officer may execute a petition asserting that another person is subject to involuntary admission. Provides that if the court finds that the petition is in order, the court shall order that the respondent be admitted to a State-operated mental health facility for a minimum of 45 days. Provides that the facility shall cause the respondent to be examined separately by 2 psychiatrists during that 45-day period. Provides that if a psychiatrist executes a certificate certifying that the respondent is subject to involuntary admission, the certificate shall be promptly filed with the court and the court shall proceed with a hearing. Provides that if no such certificate is filed within the 45-day period, the facility shall immediately thereafter release the respondent. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status