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§ 41-21-68. Establishment of regional holding facilities for the treatment and holding of individuals for the purpose of civil commitment

Regional commissions established under Section 41-19-31 et seq. are authorized to establish regional holding facilities for the treatment and holding of any person eighteen (18) years of age or older being held for the purpose of civil commitment. For the purpose of establishing regional holding facilities, each regional commission is authorized to create a holding […]

§ 41-21-61. Definitions

As used in Sections 41-21-61 through 41-21-107, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms defined have the meanings ascribed to them: “Appointed examiner” means a person appointed by the court under Section 41-21-67(2) to conduct a mental and physical examination of a person alleged to be in need of treatment. “Chancellor” means a chancellor […]