Chapter 59: Probate Code

Article 29b: Care And Treatment For Persons With An Alcohol Or Substance Abuse Problem

Statute 59-29b52: Petition for involuntary commitment of a voluntary patient. The head of a treatment facility or other person may file a petition pursuant to K.S.A. 59-29b57 and amendments thereto seeking involuntary commitment of a voluntary patient who now lacks capacity to make an informed decision concerning treatment and who is refusing reasonable treatment efforts or has requested discharge from the treatment facility.

      History:   L. 1998, ch. 134, § 8; July 1.