Applicability of chapter

(Expires July 1, 2027) For the purposes of this chapter, whenever the term mental illness appears, it shall include substance abuse. Whenever the term responsible person appears, it shall include a family member as that term is defined in § 37.2-100 , a community services board or behavioral health authority, any treating physician of the person, a certified evaluator as defined in § 37.2-809 , or a law-enforcement officer. Whenever the term community services board or board appears, it shall include behavioral health authority. (Effective July 1, 2027) For the purposes of this chapter, whenever the term mental illness appears, it shall include substance abuse. Whenever the term responsible person appears, it shall include a family member as that term is defined in § 37.2-100 , a community services board or behavioral health authority, any treating physician of the person, or a law-enforcement officer. Whenever the term community services board or board appears, it shall include behavioral health authority. 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-63; 1976, c. 671; 2005, c. 716 ; 2008, cc. 850 , 870 ; 2024, c. 780 .