§ 33-8-306. Electroconvulsive Therapy — Commitment Proceedings Pending
If proceedings for the child’s commitment under chapter 6, part 5 of this title are pending, the hearing to determine the necessity of administering convulsive therapy may be held only after adequate written notice has been given to the child, the child’s legal guardian, and the child’s attorney informing them of the nature of the […]
§ 33-8-106. Interagency Agreements — Cooperation of Service Providers With Department
Service providers shall inform the department and the council on children’s mental health care of needs or problems of children and families that may be addressed by local interagency agreements with the goals set in § 33-1-308 for state interagency agreements. Service providers shall participate in processes initiated by the department and the council on […]
§ 33-8-201. Child With Alcohol or Drug Dependence or Developmental Disability
A child who has alcohol dependence, drug dependence, or developmental disability may only receive mental health service or support from the mental health service division if the condition is concurrent with another serious emotional disturbance or mental illness.
§ 33-7-401. Mandatory Community-Based Services for Felony Defendant Incompetent to Stand Trial but Not Committable
IF AND ONLY IF a court with criminal jurisdiction holds a hearing to commit an adult with mental illness under § 33-7-301, AND the court finds on proof by clear and convincing evidence that the person is: charged with a felony, incompetent to stand trial, not committable under § 33-6-502, AND at risk of becoming […]
§ 33-7-402. Mandatory Community-Based Services for Person Found in Need of Services by Forensic Examiner
If upon completion of an evaluation of a person under § 33-7-301, the department determines that the person meets the standards in § 33-7-401(2)(B), (C), and (D), and (3), the department shall attempt to develop a community-based services plan for the person for the purpose stated. The plan shall be for a maximum of two […]
§ 33-7-403. Hearing
If a defendant contests a plan proposed by the department under § 33-7-401, the court shall hold a hearing within seven (7) days of receipt of the request to determine whether the plan is programmatically appropriate and legally permissible. The court shall either approve the plan or approve the plan as modified by the department […]
§ 33-7-404. Periodic Need Assessment
A service provider for a person under § 33-7-401 shall assess the person’s needs at least every six (6) months and shall report to the court every six (6) months on the person’s progress toward the goal of the plan, prospects for recovery, the person’s current condition, the time required for relevant kinds of recovery, […]
§ 33-7-405. Referral to Other Service Provider Where Services Under This Part Not Effective
If after two (2) years of intensive services for competence to stand trial under § 33-7-401, the person has not made substantial progress to attain competence to stand trial, the service provider shall assess the person’s needs and may terminate the service plan and recommend to the court that the person be referred to other […]
§ 33-8-101. Applicability of Title to Children
Services for children who have serious emotional disturbance, mental illness, or developmental disabilities are governed by all of this title. The general assembly finds that supporting families in their role as primary care givers for their children is more humane, efficient, and cost effective than placing children in state custody to obtain necessary services or […]
§ 33-8-102. Responsibilities of Department With Regard to Children
The department in coordination with the council on children’s mental health care shall promote effective advocacy for services and supports for all children with serious emotional disturbance, mental illness, or developmental disabilities. The department’s responsibilities for children shall include, but not be limited to: Promoting collaboration among care givers and service providers and equitable involvement […]