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RSA 171-A:20 · Receiving Facility; Rules

171-A:20 Receiving Facility; Rules. – The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the criteria and procedures for designation of receiving facilities which receive persons for involuntary admissions under RSA 171-B. A receiving facility may be designated by the commissioner for one or more purposes, including, but not limited to:

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Receiving persons for involuntary admission directly pursuant to a court order; and

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Receiving involuntarily admitted persons by transfer with the approval of the commissioner or designee. Source. 1994, 408:8. 1995, 310:172, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.

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Source note

Source. 1994, 408:8. 1995, 310:172, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.

Source history

  • 1994, 408:8
  • 1995, 310:172, eff. Nov. 1, 1995

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