Va. Code § 37.2-822

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 37.2-822 - Treatment of person admitted while appeal is pending

Whenever the director of any facility reasonably believes that treatment is necessary to protect the life, health, or safety of a person, treatment may be given during the period allowed for any appeal unless prohibited by order of a circuit court in the county or city wherein the appeal is pending.

Va. Code § 37.2-822

Code 1950, §§ 37-71.2, 37-204.1; 1964, c. 322; 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-85; 1972, c. 639; 2005, c. 716.

Amended by Acts 2005, c. 716.

Amended by Acts 1972, c. 639.

Amended by Acts 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-85.

Amended by Acts 1964, c. 322.