Sec. 47.45.040. Disqualification.
Disqualification under AS 47.45.010 – 47.45.160 shall rest solely with the commissioner of health and shall be outlined in the regulations adopted under AS 47.45.100.
Sec. 47.38.020. Alcohol and substance abuse monitoring program.
(a) The commissioner, in cooperation with the commissioner of corrections, shall establish a program using a competitive procurement process for certain persons with release conditions ordered as provided under AS 12.30, or offenders with conditions of probation, that include not consuming controlled substances or alcoholic beverages. (b) The commissioner shall adopt regulations to implement the […]
Sec. 47.38.100. Recidivism reduction program.
(a) The recidivism reduction program is established to promote the rehabilitation of persons on probation or parole or incarcerated for offenses and recently released from correctional facilities. (b) The commissioner, in cooperation with the Alaska Criminal Justice Data Analysis Commission established in AS 44.19.641, may provide for programs that have, as a primary focus, rehabilitation […]
Sec. 47.38.190. Regulations.
The department may adopt regulations necessary to implement this chapter.
Sec. 47.37.200. Hearing, commitment, facility, discharge, transfer, and rights.
(a) At the hearing for a 30-day commitment required under AS 47.37.190(b), the court shall hear all relevant testimony, including, if possible, the testimony of at least one person who has examined the person whose commitment is sought under AS 47.37.180(b) or 47.37.190(a). The person whose commitment is sought shall be present unless the court […]
Sec. 47.37.205. Procedure for recommitment following 30-day commitment.
(a) At any time during a person’s 30-day commitment, the director of an approved public facility or approved private facility may file with the court a petition for a 180-day commitment of that person. The petition must include all material required under AS 47.37.190(a) except that references to “30 days” shall be read as “180 […]
Sec. 47.37.207. Unauthorized absences: return to facility.
When a person committed under AS 47.37.190 – 47.37.205 is absent from a treatment facility without authorization, the administrator, or that person’s designee, may contact peace officers who shall take the person into custody and return the respondent to the treatment facility.
Sec. 47.37.210. Records of alcoholics, drug abusers, and intoxicated persons.
(a) Except as required by AS 28.35.030(d), the registration and other records of treatment facilities shall remain confidential and are privileged to the patient. (b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, the department may make available information from patients’ records for purposes of research into the causes and treatment of alcoholism or drug abuse. Information may […]
Sec. 47.37.220. Visitation and communication with patients.
(a) Patients in any approved treatment facility under this chapter shall be granted reasonable opportunities for adequate consultation with counsel, and for continuing contact with family and friends including the use of telephone facilities, consistent with an effective treatment program. (b) Mail or other communication to or from a patient in any approved treatment facility […]
Sec. 47.37.050. Interdepartmental coordinating committee.
(a) An interdepartmental coordinating committee is created, composed of the commissioners of health, education and early development, transportation and public facilities, labor and workforce development, and public safety, and the director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The committee shall meet at least twice annually at the call of the commissioner of health who is […]