Guam § 86109 - Residential Treatment Program.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 86109 — Residential Treatment Program., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 86109. Residential Treatment Program.
There is established within the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center a program entitled the
Residential Treatment Program, to provide transitional living services for mentally ill and mentally retarded
clients, to provide adequate and continuing supervision and counseling to clients released to the community
and to acquaint and assist clients with various support agencies and programs. The Residential Treatment
Program shall be fully operational within sixty (60) days of enactment of this section. In evaluating clients
for admission to such Program, the Department shall not require the consent of those mentally ill or retarded
clients who are a physical threat to themselves, their families, or the public, but shall require the
recommendation of such clients' parent(s), of the Superior Court of Guam, or of a licensed physician.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 86109
What does Guam Code Annotated § 86109 cover?
Section 86109 ("Residential Treatment Program.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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 Guam § 86109?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 86109 apply to my situation?
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