Kentucky Court of Appeals Reversal of Involuntary Drug Treatment Order
The Kentucky Court of Appeals overturned a lower court's order mandating involuntary drug treatment under Casey's Law. While the petition contained evidence of the subject, B.D.P.'s, fentanyl addiction, a critical procedural element was absent: a mandated physician's examination. This omission rendered the order judicially invalid.
Kentucky Appeals Court Reversal of Involuntary Drug Treatment Order
The Kentucky Court of Appeals overturned an involuntary drug treatment order issued under Casey’s Law. While the petition cited B.D.P.'s fentanyl addiction, the court found the order procedurally flawed due to the absence of a mandated physician's examination. This omission rendered the order invalid.
Kentucky Appeals Court Reversal
A Kentucky appeals court overturned a court order mandating drug treatment under Casey's Law. While the individual, B.D.P., clearly had a fentanyl problem, a necessary medical examination was missing. This omission made the treatment order invalid.
Kentucky Court Case
A Kentucky court changed its mind about forcing someone into drug treatment. The person, B.D.P., used fentanyl, a dangerous drug. But the court said the order was wrong because a doctor didn't check it first, which is required by the law.