New Hampshire § 135-C-18 - Section 135-C:18 Termination of Services; Rules.

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§ 135-C-18. Section 135-C:18 Termination of Services; Rules.

Any program or facility in the mental health services system may at any time terminate or suspend services to the client when the termination or suspension is in the best interests of the client or when the client cannot benefit from the service. Services may also be terminated or suspended if the client endangers or threatens to endanger other clients or staff. A reasonable notice shall be given to the client or guardian, stating the effective date of the termination or suspension, the reasons for the termination or suspension, and the right to appeal the termination or suspension decision. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to termination or suspension criteria and procedures for administrative appeals.

Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 135-C-18 ("Section 135-C:18 Termination of Services; Rules.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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