645.090 Criteria for hospitalization.
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The burden of proof at the certification and recertification hearings under this chapter shall be on the petitioner to show, by clear and convincing evidence, that:
(1)The child is mentally ill or has symptoms of mental illness;
(2)The child is dangerous to himself or others;
(3)The child can benefit from treatment available only at a hospital; and
(4)No less restrictive alternative is available which will be effective in treating the
child.