53-24-301. Treatment of the chemically dependent. (1) An applicant for voluntary admission or court-referred admission to an approved public or private treatment facility shall obtain confirmation that the applicant is chemically dependent and appropriate for medically monitored or managed inpatient care as described in the department’s administrative rules. Any of the following health care professionals licensed […]
53-24-302. Involuntary commitment of alcoholics — rights. (1) A person may be committed to the custody of the department by the district court upon the petition of the person’s spouse or guardian, a relative, the certifying physician, or the chief of any approved public treatment facility. The petition must allege that the person is an alcoholic […]
53-24-303. Treatment and services for intoxicated persons. (1) A person who appears to be intoxicated in a public place and to be in need of help may be assisted to the person’s home, an approved private treatment facility, or other health care facility by the police. (2) A peace officer acting within the scope of the officer’s […]
53-24-304. Repealed. Sec. 4, Ch. 165, L. 1995. History: En. 69-6220 by Sec. 10, Ch. 302, L. 1974; Sec. 69-6220, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 80-2717 by Sec. 6, Ch. 280, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 51, Ch. 37, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 414, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 80-2717; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 38, L. 1979.
53-24-305. Visitation and communication rights of patients. (1) Subject to reasonable rules regarding hours of visitation which the department may adopt, patients in any approved treatment facility shall be granted opportunities for adequate consultation with counsel and for continuing contact with family and friends consistent with an effective treatment program. (2) Neither mail nor other communication to […]
53-24-306. Records of chemically dependent persons, intoxicated persons, and family members. (1) The registration and other records of treatment facilities shall remain confidential and are privileged to the patient. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the department may make available in accordance with Title 50, chapter 16, part 5, or other applicable law information from patients’ records for purposes […]
