Arizona § 36-204 - Duties of director
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-204 — Duties of director, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-204. Duties of director
The director shall:
1. Adopt rules for inpatient services that ensure proper review of treatment and discharge plans, arrangement for aftercare placements, transfer of medical records and assistance with medications.
2. If deemed advisable, establish a nurses' training school in connection with the state hospital, which shall be under the supervision of the superintendent.
3. Prescribe forms of complaints, certificates of mental illness and commitments.
4. Adopt rules for the commitment of mentally ill persons that are not inconsistent with provisions of law.
5. Adopt rules for the administration of the state hospital and to carry out the purposes of this article.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 36-204
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-204 cover?
Section 36-204 ("Duties of director") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. 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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