Emergency involuntary feeding or hydration without panel review--Limitation

In an emergency, involuntary feeding or hydration of a prisoner may be administered without panel review for up to three days if two medical representatives who are a physician, physician assistant, or certified nurse practitioner order the treatment. Involuntary feeding for a greater length of time requires the approval of the panel. Source: SL 2005, ch 131 , § 5; SL 2017, ch 171 , § 50.