31-126. Examination of certain prisoners for
mental disorder


When a person confined in the county jail upon arrest for or conviction of a
misdemeanor manifests symptoms of a mental disorder, the sheriff shall notify a licensed
physician who shall examine the person. If in the judgment of a licensed physician the
person is suffering from a mental disorder, proceedings shall be taken as prescribed by
title 36, chapter 5. The proceedings under title 36, chapter 5, shall be separate from
court proceedings relating to the misdemeanor charge.