§5501. Commitment actions
Primary source
Verbatim text below is from the United States Code (GovInfo), a public-domain U.S. government work.
Full Text
§5501. Commitment actions
The Secretary may incur necessary court costs and other expenses incident to proceedings for the commitment of mentally incompetent veterans to a Department hospital or domiciliary when necessary for treatment or domiciliary purposes.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 3201 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83, §4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator".
Pub. L. 102–83, §4(a)(3), (4), substituted "Department" for "Veterans' Administration".
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.