Criteria for involuntary admission for individuals with an intellectual disability

KRS § 202B.040, under ADMISSION OF AN INDIVIDUAL WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.

KRS § 202B.040

disability. When a person who is alleged to be an individual with an intellectual disability is involuntarily admitted, there shall be a determination that: (1) The person is an individual with an intellectual disability; (2) The person presents a danger or a threat of danger to self, family, or others; (3) The least restrictive alternative mode of treatment presently available requires placement in an ICF/ID; and (4) Treatment that can reasonably benefit the person is available in an ICF/ID.