Effective 28 Aug 1980
632.320. Time limits for certain procedures. — 1. Within three hours of the time at which the respondent arrives at a mental health facility he shall:
(1) Be seen by a mental health professional or registered professional nurse; and
(2) Be given a copy of the application for initial detention and evaluation, a notice of rights pursuant to section 632.325 and a notice giving the name, business address and telephone number of the attorney appointed to represent him; and
(3) Be provided assistance in contacting the appointed attorney or an attorney of his own choosing, if so requested.
2. Within eighteen hours after the respondent arrives at the mental health facility, he shall be examined by a licensed physician.
3. Within four days after the respondent arrives at the mental health facility, unless sooner released, the mental health coordinator shall meet with the respondent and explain his statutory rights under this chapter.
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(L. 1980 H.B. 1724)
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