LC 4008 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Generally revise laws related to mentally ill individuals

This bill revises Montana laws governing mental health holds and legal proceedings for individuals with mental disorders. It establishes a 72-hour mental health hold that allows professionals to detain individuals who cannot care for themselves or pose a danger to themselves or others, requiring evaluation within the first 24 hours and notification of legal authorities. The legislation also permits waiving an individual's right to be physically present at hearings under specific conditions, such as when their presence would seriously worsen their mental condition, while maintaining that rights to counsel and treatment cannot be waived. Additionally, the bill clarifies procedures for minors and outlines how costs for psychiatric examinations and commitment proceedings are handled.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 15, 2024 Last action Feb 24, 2025
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