Alaska § 47.30.870 - Transportation.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 47.30.870 — Transportation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.30.870. Transportation.
When a person is to be involuntarily committed to a facility, the department shall arrange, and is authorized to pay for, the person's necessary transportation to the designated facility accompanied by appropriate persons and, if necessary, by a peace officer. The department shall pay return transportation of a person, the person's escorts, and, if necessary, a peace officer, after a determination that the person is not committable, at the end of a commitment period, or at the end of a voluntary stay at a treatment facility following an evaluation conducted in accordance with AS 47.30.715 . When advisable, one or more relatives or friends shall be permitted to accompany the person. The department may pay necessary travel, housing, and meal expenses incurred by one relative or friend in accompanying the person if the department determines that the person's best interests require that the person be accompanied by the relative or friend and the relative or friend is indigent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 47.30.870
What does Alaska Statutes § 47.30.870 cover?
Section 47.30.870 ("Transportation.") 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.
How do I cite Alaska § 47.30.870?
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How does Alaska § 47.30.870 apply to my situation?
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