Indiana § 12-23-9-7 - Patients leaving facility; outpatient and intermediate treatment; assistance
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§ 12-23-9-7. Patients leaving facility; outpatient and intermediate treatment; assistance
Sec. 7. If a patient receiving inpatient care leaves a certified treatment facility, the patient shall be encouraged to consent to appropriate outpatient or intermediate treatment. If the administrator in charge of the treatment facility believes that the patient is an alcoholic who requires help, the bureau may assist the patient in obtaining supportive services and residential facilities.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-19(f).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.6-1995, SEC.14; P.L.210-2015, SEC.60.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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