37.2-826 - Disposition of nonresidents. - Virginia Statutes

§ 37.2-826. Disposition of nonresidents.

If it appears that the person examined has a mental illness and is not aresident of the Commonwealth, the same proceedings shall be had with regardto him as if he were a resident of the Commonwealth, and, if he is admittedto a state facility under these proceedings, a statement of the fact of hisnonresidence and of the place of his domicile or residence or from where hecame, as far as known, shall accompany any petition respecting him. TheCommissioner shall, as soon as practicable, cause him to be returned to hisfamily or friends, if known, or the proper authorities of the state orcountry from which he came, if ascertained and such return is deemedexpedient by the Commissioner.

(Code 1950, § 37-91; 1950, p. 910; 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-91; 1976, c. 671;2005, c. 716.)