Montana § 53-21-182 - Court-Ordered Release To Alternative Placement Or Treatment
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-182 — Court-Ordered Release To Alternative Placement Or Treatment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-21-182. Court-Ordered Release To Alternative Placement Or Treatment
Court-ordered release to alternative placement or treatment. At any time during the patient's commitment, the court may, on its own initiative or upon application of the professional person in charge of the patient, the patient, the patient's next of kin, the patient's attorney, a third party responsible for payment for the care of the patient, or the friend of respondent appointed by the court, order the patient to be placed in the care and custody of relatives or guardians or to be provided outpatient therapy or other appropriate placement or treatment.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-21-182
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-182 cover?
Section 53-21-182 ("Court-Ordered Release To Alternative Placement Or Treatment") 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 § 53-21-182?
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