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Section 630.005 – Definitions.

Effective – 28 Aug 2018, 4 histories 630.005. Definitions. — As used in this chapter and chapters 631, 632, and 633, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms shall mean: (1) “Administrative entity”, a provider of specialized services other than transportation to clients of the department on behalf of a division of the […]

Section 630.006 – Intellectually disabled and intellectual disability, use of terms — revisor to change statutory references.

Effective – 28 Aug 2014 630.006. Intellectually disabled and intellectual disability, use of terms — revisor to change statutory references. — The phrases “mentally retarded” and “mental retardation” shall be referred to as “intellectually disabled” and “intellectual disability”, respectively. The revisor of statutes shall make the appropriate changes to all such references in the revised […]

Section 630.010 – Mental health commission — members, terms, qualifications, appointment, vacancies, compensation — organization, meetings.

Effective – 28 Aug 2015, 2 histories 630.010. Mental health commission — members, terms, qualifications, appointment, vacancies, compensation — organization, meetings. — 1. The state mental health commission, established by the omnibus reorganization act of 1974, section 9, appendix B, RSMo, shall be composed of seven members appointed by the governor, by and with the […]

Section 630.015 – Director, appointment — duties of commission.

Effective – 28 Aug 1980 630.015. Director, appointment — duties of commission. — 1. The state mental health commission shall appoint the director of the department by and with the advice and consent of the senate, and the director shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. 2. The commission shall advise the director of […]

Section 630.020 – Departmental goals, duties.

Effective – 28 Aug 1980 630.020. Departmental goals, duties. — 1. The department shall seek to do the following for the citizens of this state: (1) Reduce the incidence and prevalence of mental disorders, developmental disabilities and alcohol or drug abuse through primary, secondary and tertiary prevention; (2) Maintain and enhance intellectual, interpersonal and functional […]

Section 630.035 – Appointment of facility heads, medical staffs.

Effective – 28 Aug 1980 630.035. Appointment of facility heads, medical staffs. — 1. The directors of the various divisions of the department, with the approval of the department director, shall, in accordance with chapter 36, appoint for each facility under the administration and control of their respective divisions chief administrative officers of the facilities. […]

Section 630.040 – Facility administrative officers to have general charge and control.

Effective – 28 Aug 1980 630.040. Facility administrative officers to have general charge and control. — 1. The chief administrative officers of the facilities of the divisions of the department, subject to the directives of the department director and the respective division directors, shall have charge, control and management of their facilities. 2. The chief […]

Section 630.045 – Appointment of persons for civil involuntary detention actions.

Effective – 28 Aug 2008 630.045. Appointment of persons for civil involuntary detention actions. — The director of the department may authorize such persons, including mental health coordinators, as are necessary to carry out the civil involuntary detention requirements of chapter 632. ­­——– (L. 1980 H.B. 1724, A.L. 2008 S.B. 1081)

Section 630.050 – Rules, promulgation, procedure — public inspection — facility policies.

Effective – 28 Aug 2008 630.050. Rules, promulgation, procedure — public inspection — facility policies. — 1. The department shall promulgate rules under the provisions of this section and chapter 536 as necessary to prescribe policies or standards which affect charging, funding and licensing procedures of residential facilities, day programs and specialized services available to […]

Section 630.055 – Research activities by department.

Effective – 28 Aug 1980 630.055. Research activities by department. — From funds appropriated by the general assembly for this purpose, the department may conduct research into the causes of mental disorders, developmental disabilities and alcohol or drug abuse, into improving methods of care, treatment, habilitation and rehabilitation for persons affected by such conditions, and […]

Section 630.060 – Cooperation with other groups.

Effective – 28 Aug 2010 630.060. Cooperation with other groups. — 1. The department shall seek and encourage cooperation and active participation of communities, counties, organizations, agencies, private and not-for-profit corporations and individuals in the effort to establish and maintain quality programs and services for persons affected by mental disorders, developmental disabilities or alcohol or […]

Section 630.065 – Planning activities by department.

Effective – 28 Aug 1980 630.065. Planning activities by department. — The department shall initiate and direct the development of long-range programs and plans with respect to residential facilities, day programs and specialized services operated, funded or licensed by the department for persons affected by mental disorders, developmental disabilities and alcohol or drug abuse. The […]

Section 630.070 – Workers’ compensation law extended to employees of department.

Effective – 28 Aug 1980 630.070. Workers’ compensation law extended to employees of department. — 1. The provisions of chapter 287 governing workers’ compensation are extended to include all employees and authorized student and volunteer workers of the department. The state of Missouri shall be a self-insurer and assume all liability imposed by chapter 287, […]

Section 630.075 – Personnel recruitment, development and training.

Effective – 28 Aug 1980 630.075. Personnel recruitment, development and training. — The department shall establish and supervise a comprehensive program to deal with all aspects of manpower recruitment, development, training and retention of its employees. ­­——– (L. 1980 H.B. 1724)

Section 630.085 – Annual report by director, to whom, when, contents.

Effective – 28 Aug 1980 630.085. Annual report by director, to whom, when, contents. — 1. The director shall make an annual written report on behalf of the department to the governor and the general assembly within ninety days of the end of each fiscal year. 2. The report shall include pertinent information as to […]