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RSA 135-C:26 · Receiving Facility; Rules

Title
X: PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter
135-C · NEW HAMPSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SYSTEM
Status
current
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135-C:26 Receiving Facility; Rules. –

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I.

New Hampshire hospital and any other facility approved by the commissioner shall be designated as receiving facilities for the care, custody, and treatment of persons subject to involuntary admissions. Any community mental health program, hospital, community residence, nursing home, or other treatment or sheltered care facility may apply to the commissioner for designation. No designation shall occur without the express written consent of the administrator of the facility to be designated.

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II.

A receiving facility may be designated by the commissioner for one or more of the following purposes:

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(a)

To receive clients under RSA 135-C:27-33 beginning with initial custody and continuing through the day following the probable cause hearing.

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(b)

To receive clients under RSA 135-C:27-33 for the period of involuntary emergency admission after the probable cause hearing.

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(c)

To receive clients for involuntary admission under RSA 135-C:34-54.

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III.

New Hampshire hospital shall be a receiving facility for purposes of RSA 135-C:26, II. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the criteria and procedures for designation as a receiving facility. Source. 1986, 212:1. 1995, 310:183, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. Involuntary Emergency Admissions

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Source note

Source. 1986, 212:1. 1995, 310:183, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. Involuntary Emergency Admissions

Source history

  • 1986, 212:1
  • 1995, 310:183, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. Involuntary Emergency Admissions

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  • 2026 HB1642 reference · effective 2026-09-20

    at is likely to lead to the respondent being a danger to themselves or others. A mental health evaluation ordered pursuant to this paragraph shall comply with the requirements of RSA 135-C. VI. The court may subsequently issue a search warrant authorizing a law enforcement officer to search for and seize all firearms and ammunition in the respondent’s possession, custody, or control, if there is probabl

  • 2026 HB1642-FN reference · effective 2026-09-20

    at is likely to lead to the respondent being a danger to themselves or others. A mental health evaluation ordered pursuant to this paragraph shall comply with the requirements of RSA 135-C. VI. The court may subsequently issue a search warrant authorizing a law enforcement officer to search for and seize all firearms and ammunition in the respondent’s possession, custody, or control, if there is probabl

  • 2026 HB1790 reference · effective 2027-01-01

    0 $0 Funding Source(s) None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill METHODOLOGY: This bill amends RSA 135-C to include substance use disorder (SUD) in the definition of “mental illness” for purposes of involuntary emergency admission and non-emergency involuntary admission to a receiving facility. As a result, individuals wh

  • 2026 HB1790-FN reference · effective 2027-01-01

    0 $0 Funding Source(s) None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill METHODOLOGY: This bill amends RSA 135-C to include substance use disorder (SUD) in the definition of “mental illness” for purposes of involuntary emergency admission and non-emergency involuntary admission to a receiving facility. As a result, individuals wh

  • 2026 SB142 reference · effective 2026-01-01

    state facility that is for or that includes detained or adjudicated youth. (q) Special education programs under RSA 186-C:20. (r) Children’s behavioral health services under RSA 135-C and 135-F. (s) Any other program, service, or facility previously administered or managed by the department of health and human services according to any law whose powers and duties have been transferred under this ch

  • 2026 SB142-FN reference · effective 2026-01-01

    state facility that is for or that includes detained or adjudicated youth. (q) Special education programs under RSA 186-C:20. (r) Children’s behavioral health services under RSA 135-C and 135-F. (s) Any other program, service, or facility previously administered or managed by the department of health and human services according to any law whose powers and duties have been transferred under this ch

  • 2026 SB555 reference · effective 2026-09-20

    at is likely to lead to the respondent being a danger to themselves or others. A mental health evaluation ordered pursuant to this paragraph shall comply with the requirements of RSA 135-C. VI. The court may subsequently issue a search warrant authorizing a law enforcement officer to search for and seize all firearms and ammunition in the respondent’s possession, custody, or control, if there is probabl

  • 2026 SB555-FN reference · effective 2026-09-20

    at is likely to lead to the respondent being a danger to themselves or others. A mental health evaluation ordered pursuant to this paragraph shall comply with the requirements of RSA 135-C. VI. The court may subsequently issue a search warrant authorizing a law enforcement officer to search for and seize all firearms and ammunition in the respondent’s possession, custody, or control, if there is probabl

  • 2025 HB2 reference

    1-E:28. In the event these funds are not fully expended for this population, the department shall have the authority to use said funds to fund services for individuals served under RSA 171-A, RSA 161-F:52, and RSA 135-C. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. 141:434 Effective Date. Sections 432 and 433 of this act shall take effect September 30,

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