Nebraska § 83-387 - Residential facilities; patient; discharge or transfer; notice; responsibility of department.

Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 83-387 — Residential facilities; patient; discharge or transfer; notice; responsibility of department., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 83-387. Residential facilities; patient; discharge or transfer; notice; responsibility of department.

At such time as the department determines that continued residence in a residential facility will no longer benefit a person with an intellectual disability, the department shall arrange for the discharge or transfer of such person from the residential facility. The department shall give reasonable notice to the person authorized to make an application for admission for such person under subsection (1) of section 83-383 that the department intends to discharge or transfer such person. The department shall also be responsible for the placement of such person in any other available program or facility and in the development of other methods for the care, treatment, and training of such person.

Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 83-387

What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 83-387 cover?

Section 83-387 ("Residential facilities; patient; discharge or transfer; notice; responsibility of department.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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 Nebraska § 83-387?

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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?

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