KRS 202B.130: Number of certifications required for involuntary admission -- Time

limit.

In any proceeding for involuntary admission under the applicable provisions of this

chapter, if the criteria for involuntary admission are not certified by at least two (2)

professionals as specified in KRS 202B.100(6)(c), the court shall, without taking any

further action, terminate the proceedings and order the release of the person. The

qualified professional in the area of intellectual disabilities shall certify to the co urt,

within twenty-four (24) hours of the examination, excluding weekends and holidays, his

or her findings and opinions as to whether the person shall be involuntarily admitted.