S630 - Revise Involuntary Commitment Laws to Improve Behavioral Health. (SL 2018-33)

Overview: S.L. 2018-33 makes changes to the laws for voluntary and involuntary commitment for the mentally ill and substance abusers, which are found in Chapter 122C of the General Statutes.

Section (c1) of G.S. 122C-55, as amended, Section 44, Section 45.(a), and Section 45.(b) of this act became effective June 22, 2018. The remainder of the act will be effective October 1, 2019, and apply to proceedings initiated on or after that date.