Judicial Authorization of Treatment

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This is Chapter 11 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Judicial Authorization of Treatment.” It is part of Subtitle IV “Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Judicial Authorization of Treatment”, which is part of Title 37.2 “Behavioral Health and Developmental Services”. It contains 10 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 10 sections.

§ 37.2-1100	Definitions
§ 37.2-1101	Judicial authorization of treatment
§ 37.2-1102	Certain actions may not be authorized
§ 37.2-1103	Emergency custody orders for adult persons who are incapable of making an informed decision as a result of physical injury or illness
§ 37.2-1104	Temporary detention in hospital for testing, observation, or treatment
§ 37.2-1105	Appeal from order
§ 37.2-1106	When health professional or licensed hospital not liable
§ 37.2-1107	Fees and expenses
§ 37.2-1108	Effect of chapter on other laws
§ 37.2-1109	Use of electronic communication