§ 33-6-303. Examination of Person
A physician shall examine the person as soon as practicable but at least within six (6) hours after the person arrives at the treatment resource.
§ 33-6-304. Detention Following Finding of Severe Impairment
IF AND ONLY IF the physician determines that the person has a mental illness or serious emotional disturbance for which immediate observation, care and treatment in a treatment resource is appropriate, AND the physician determines that the person is experiencing “severe impairment” that is likely to result in serious harm to the person, THEN the […]
§ 33-6-305. Extended Detention After Confirmation of Initial Finding
IF AND ONLY IF another physician examines the person and confirms the determination of the first examining physician under § 33-6-304 within twelve (12) hours after the time the person arrived, AND the person is admitted to an extended observation bed for observation, care, and treatment, THEN the person may be detained under this part […]
§ 33-6-306. Notice of Status and Rights as Service Recipient
At the time of admission to an extended observation bed, the person shall be given written notice of the person’s status and rights as a service recipient under this title. The notice shall contain the service recipient’s name. The notice shall be provided to the same persons and in the manner as if the service […]
§ 33-6-307. Request for Release
If the person or anyone acting on the person’s behalf demands that the person be released and the chief officer does not detain the person in conformity with chapter 6, part 4 or 5 of this title, the chief officer shall discharge the person.
§ 33-6-308. Release of Person No Longer in Need of Immediate Care
If at any time it is determined that the person is no longer in need of immediate observation, care and treatment in accordance with this part and is not in need of involuntary care and treatment in a hospital, the person shall be released unless the person agrees to be admitted to a hospital or […]
§ 33-6-309. Admission of Person to Treatment Facility Beyond Seventy-Two Hour Period
If at any time within the seventy-two hour period it is determined that the person continues to require immediate observation, assessment, and treatment in accordance with this part and that the requirement is likely to continue beyond the seventy-two hour period, the person shall be moved immediately to an appropriate hospital or treatment resource authorized […]
§ 33-6-310. Monitoring of Admissions to Ensure Service Recipients’ Rights
The department shall monitor admissions under this part to assure that they are not used in any way that violates the rights of service recipients with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance.
§ 33-6-311. Service Under This Part Not Substitute for Outpatient Care
Service under this part shall not be used instead of assessment or evaluation that can be performed on an outpatient basis.
§ 33-6-206. Request for Release
The following persons may at any time request the service recipient’s release by filing a written application with the chief officer: An adult service recipient; A service recipient’s conservator; A service recipient’s attorney in fact under a durable power of attorney for health care; The parent, legal custodian, or legal guardian who applied for the […]