Ky. Rev. Stat. § 222.431

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch.225

Section 222.431 - Criteria for involuntary treatment

No person suffering from substance use disorder shall be ordered to undergo treatment unless that person:

(1) Suffers from substance use disorder;

(2) Presents an imminent threat of danger to self, family, or others as a result of a substance use disorder, or there exists a substantial likelihood of such a threat in the near future; and

(3) Can reasonably benefit from treatment.

KRS 222.431

Amended by 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 128,§ 18, eff. 6/26/2019.

Effective:7/13/2004
Created 2004, Ky. Acts ch. 116, sec. 2, effective7/13/2004.