Section 145.20. Commitment of suspects.  


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  • If, following the order of a local health officer or the department, a suspect refuses or neglects examination or treatment, a local health officer or the department shall file a petition with a court to have the person committed to a health care facility for examination, treatment or observation.
History: Cr. Register, April, 1984, No. 340 , eff. 5-1-84; renum. from HFS 145.18, Register, March, 2000, No. 531 , eff. 4-1-00.