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§ 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 […]

§ 33-7-403. 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, […]

§ 33-8-101. 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 […]