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 […]
Section 27A-15-28 – Involuntary commitment.
27A-15-28. Involuntary commitment. A minor may be subject to involuntary commitment utilizing the same procedures, criteria, and rights provided in chapter 27A-10, except as otherwise specifically provided by this chapter. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §318.
Section 27A-15-29 – Criteria governing involuntary commitment.
27A-15-29. Criteria governing involuntary commitment. A minor is subject to involuntary commitment if: (1)The minor is an individual with a serious emotional disturbance; (2)The minor displays one or more of the conditions listed in subdivision 27A-15-5(2); (3)As a result of being an individual with a serious emotional disturbance, the minor is a danger to self […]
Section 27A-15-17.1 – Independent evaluation within twenty-four hours of objection.
27A-15-17.1. Independent evaluation within twenty-four hours of objection. The chairman of the county board shall order an independent clinical evaluation of the minor, including a mental status examination, to be completed within twenty-four hours of the filing of the objection pursuant to §27A-15-19. Preceding the evaluation, the qualified mental health professional shall identify himself to […]
Section 27A-15-18 – Discharge prior to hearing ordered by chairman of county board.
27A-15-18. Discharge prior to hearing ordered by chairman of county board. If, at any time prior to the hearing required in §27A-15-19, the chairman of the county board determines that the criteria in §27A-15-5 are not met, he shall order the administrator or facility director to immediately discharge the minor to the custody of his […]
Section 27A-15-19 – Hearing following objection–Time limit.
27A-15-19. Hearing following objection–Time limit. Within five days after service of the objection, within six days if there is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday within that time period, or within seven days if there is a Saturday, Sunday, and holiday within that period, the minor shall be provided a hearing on the need for continued […]
Section 27A-15-13 – Denial of admission–Referral to other programs or services.
27A-15-13. Denial of admission–Referral to other programs or services. If the administrator or facility director denies admission, he shall refer the parent and minor to other placements, programs, or services that may be appropriate for the minor, including referral to the local interagency team serving the area in which the minor resides. Source: SL 1991, […]
Section 27A-15-15.1 – Objection to continued inpatient treatment–Form and execution.
27A-15-15.1. Objection to continued inpatient treatment–Form and execution. A minor who has been admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility, or an adult on the minor’s behalf, shall have the right to execute a written objection to continued inpatient treatment. Upon receipt by a staff member of the facility of an oral or written objection to […]
Section 27A-15-15.2 – Filing written objection–Notice of right to counsel–Hearing–Possible discharge.
27A-15-15.2. Filing written objection–Notice of right to counsel–Hearing–Possible discharge. If a written objection to continued inpatient treatment is executed pursuant to §27A-15-19, the administrator or facility director shall forthwith file the objection with the chair of the county board of mental illness for the county where the facility is located. In addition, the administrator or […]