Alaska § 47.30.720 - Release before expiration of 72-hour period.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 47.30.720 — Release before expiration of 72-hour period., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.30.720. Release before expiration of 72-hour period.
If at any time in the course of the 72-hour period the mental health professionals conducting the evaluation determine that the respondent does not meet the standards for commitment specified in AS 47.30.700 , the respondent shall be discharged from the facility or the place of evaluation by evaluation personnel and the petitioner and the court so notified.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 47.30.720 cover?
Section 47.30.720 ("Release before expiration of 72-hour period.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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