Montana § 53-21-163 - Examination Following Commitment
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-163 — Examination Following Commitment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-21-163. Examination Following Commitment
Examination following commitment. Within 30 days after a patient is committed to a mental health facility, the professional person in charge of the facility or the professional person's appointed, professionally qualified agent shall reexamine the committed patient and shall determine whether the patient continues to require commitment to the facility and whether a treatment plan complying with this part has been implemented. If the patient no longer requires commitment to the facility in accordance with the standards for commitment, the patient must be released immediately without further order of the court unless the patient agrees to continue with treatment on a voluntary basis. If for sound professional reasons a treatment plan has not been implemented, this fact must be reported immediately to the professional person in charge of the facility, the director of the department, the mental disabilities board of visitors, and the patient's counsel.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-21-163
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-163 cover?
Section 53-21-163 ("Examination Following Commitment") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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 Montana § 53-21-163?
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