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Home » US Law » 2022 Alaska Statutes » Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions » Chapter 37. Uniform Alcoholism and Intoxication Treatment Act

Sec. 47.37.010. Declaration of policy.

It is the policy of the state to recognize, appreciate, and reinforce the example set by its citizens who lead, believe in, and support a life of sobriety. It is also the policy of the state that alcoholics and intoxicated persons should not be criminally prosecuted for their consumption of alcoholic beverages and that they […]

Sec. 47.37.030. Powers of department.

The department may (1) plan, establish, and maintain programs for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism, drug abuse, and misuse of hazardous volatile materials and substances by inhalant abusers; (2) make contracts and award grants necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers, including contracts with the grants […]

Sec. 47.37.040. Duties of department.

The department shall (1) develop, encourage, and foster statewide, regional, and local plans and programs for the prevention of alcoholism and drug abuse and treatment of alcoholics, intoxicated persons, drug abusers, and inhalant abusers in cooperation with public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals, and provide technical assistance and consultation services for these purposes; (2) […]

Sec. 47.37.045. Community action against substance abuse grants.

(a) [Repealed, § 12 ch 42 SLA 1997.] (b) A school district, municipality, nonprofit organization, local governing body of an established village, or community organization may file an application with the department for a community action against substance abuse grant. The application must include a description of the purpose for which grant funds will be […]

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 […]

Sec. 47.37.120. Program development and implementation.

(a) The department shall carry out the development and implementation of a comprehensive program dealing with the prevention and treatment of, and research on, problems of alcoholism and drug abuse as they affect the state. (b) The comprehensive program carried out under this section must include a strategy for expanding substance abuse treatment services and […]

Sec. 47.37.125. Payment for services.

Subject to appropriation by the legislature, money in the mental health trust settlement income account established in AS 37.14.036 may be used to support a service provided under the authority given in this chapter.

Sec. 47.37.130. Comprehensive program for treatment; regional facilities.

(a) The department shall establish a comprehensive and coordinated program for the treatment of alcoholics, intoxicated persons, drug abusers, and inhalant abusers. The department may divide the state into appropriate regions to conduct the program and establish standards for the development of the program on the regional level. In establishing the regions, consideration shall be […]

Sec. 47.37.140. Treatment facilities.

(a) The department shall establish standards for facilities, which standards may vary in their requirements and stringency according to the population, price level, remoteness, access to transportation, and availability of ancillary services of the area to be served, and shall fix the fees to be charged for the required inspections of those facilities. A facility […]

Sec. 47.37.145. Telehealth.

(a) A public or private treatment facility approved under AS 47.37.140 may provide health care services authorized under AS 47.37.030 – 47.37.270 through telehealth to a patient in this state. (b) If an individual employed by a public or private treatment facility approved under AS 47.37.140, in the course of a telehealth encounter with a […]

Sec. 47.37.150. Admission for treatment.

The department shall adopt regulations for the admission of persons into the treatment program, considering available treatment resources and facilities, for the purpose of early and effective treatment of alcoholics, intoxicated persons, drug abusers, and inhalant abusers. In adopting the regulations the department shall be guided by the following standards: (1) if possible a patient […]

Sec. 47.37.160. Voluntary treatment of alcoholics.

(a) An alcoholic may voluntarily apply for treatment directly to an approved public treatment facility. (b) Subject to regulations adopted by the department, the administrator in charge of an approved public treatment facility may determine who shall be admitted for treatment. If a person is refused admission to an approved public treatment facility, the administrator […]

Sec. 47.37.180. Emergency commitment.

(a) An intoxicated person who (1) has threatened, attempted to inflict, or inflicted physical harm on another or is likely to inflict physical harm on another unless committed, or (2) is incapacitated by alcohol or drugs, may be committed to an approved public treatment facility for emergency treatment. A refusal to undergo treatment does not […]

Sec. 47.37.190. Involuntary commitment.

(a) A spouse or guardian, a relative, the certifying physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or the administrator in charge of an approved public treatment facility may petition the court for a 30-day involuntary commitment order. The petition must allege that the person is an alcoholic or drug abuser who (1) has threatened, attempted […]

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 […]