Section 27A-15-34 – Release if criteria not met–Transportation–Detention if criteria met.
27A-15-34. Release if criteria not met–Transportation–Detention if criteria met. If the evaluation required in §27A-10-6 does not support a finding that the minor meets the criteria in §27A-15-29, the minor shall be released. Following such release, the referring county shall provide the minor with transportation to the minor’s residence if such residence is in the […]
Section 27A-15-35 – Appointment of counsel–Conflict of interest.
27A-15-35. Appointment of counsel–Conflict of interest. If upon completion of the evaluation required in §27A-10-6, it is determined that a hearing shall be held and the minor has not retained his own attorney, the chairman of the board of mental illness which will be holding the hearing shall immediately appoint counsel for the minor. In […]
Section 27A-15-36 – Procedure if hearing to be held–Alternative treatment.
27A-15-36. Procedure if hearing to be held–Alternative treatment. If upon completion of the evaluation it is determined that a hearing will be held, the chairman of the board of mental illness which will be conducting the hearing as provided in §27A-10-8 shall order testimony by a qualified mental health professional who shall assess the availability […]
Section 27A-15-37 – Completion of hearing–Board’s determination–Commitment or release.
27A-15-37. Completion of hearing–Board’s determination–Commitment or release. Upon completion of the hearing provided in §27A-10-8, the board of mental illness may order the involuntary commitment of the minor for a period not to exceed forty-five days if a majority of the board finds by clear and convincing evidence, supported by written findings of fact and […]
Section 27A-15-22 – Review of treatment plan.
27A-15-22. Review of treatment plan. The minor’s treatment plan shall be reviewed at least every thirty days by appropriate staff including the attending psychiatrist to determine whether services being provided are necessary and to implement changes in the plan as indicated by the minor’s overall adjustment. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §312.
Section 27A-15-23 – Educational programming.
27A-15-23. Educational programming. The administrator or facility director shall ensure that the minor receives educational programming consistent with applicable federal and state law. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §313.
Section 27A-15-24 – Periodic evaluation.
27A-15-24. Periodic evaluation. Within forty-five days after the admission of a minor by parent, guardian, or other legal custodian under this chapter and at least every forty-five days thereafter, a psychiatric evaluation of the minor shall be completed by a psychiatrist to assess the need for continued inpatient treatment. If the psychiatrist determines that the […]
Section 27A-15-25 – Minor to be informed of rights prior to sixteenth birthday–Informed consent required upon eighteenth birthday.
27A-15-25. Minor to be informed of rights prior to sixteenth birthday–Informed consent required upon eighteenth birthday. Any minor admitted by a parent under this chapter while younger than sixteen years of age shall be informed orally and in writing by the administrator or facility director within five days prior to the minor’s sixteenth birthday of […]
Section 27A-15-26 – Discharge upon determination that criteria no longer being met.
27A-15-26. Discharge upon determination that criteria no longer being met. If at any time the minor’s attending psychiatrist or, if the attending psychiatrist is unavailable, the attending qualified mental health professional determines that the criteria in §27A-15-5 are no longer met, the minor shall be immediately discharged to the custody of his parent. Parental refusal […]
Section 27A-15-27 – Predischarge plan of aftercare.
27A-15-27. Predischarge plan of aftercare. A predischarge plan of aftercare for a minor admitted to inpatient treatment under this chapter, by a parent, guardian, or other legal custodian shall be formulated in cooperation with the minor and the minor’s family. The plan shall be explained to the minor and the parent, guardian, or other legal […]