New Jersey § 30:4-27
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4-27.
a. The commissioner, in consultation with the appropriate county mental health board
and consistent with the approved county mental health plan, shall designate one or
more mental health agencies or facilities in each geographic area in the State as a screening service. The commissioner shall so designate an agency or facility only with the approval
of the agency's or facility's governing body. b. In designating the screening services, the commissioner shall ensure that screening
services are accessible to all persons in the State who need these services . To ensure accessibility to mental health services, the commissioner shall accept,
on or after the effective date of P.L.2019, c. 391 ( C.30:4-27.4a et al.), an application from a screening service to expand services that are tailored
to meet the needs of the persons in its geographic area. The expanded services may include, but need not be limited to, establishing a satellite
program that is situated in a location separate from a screening service and that
provides services emphasizing outreach and early intervention. c. The commissioner shall ensure that screening service evaluation is the preferred process for entry into outpatient
treatment, short-term care facilities , or psychiatric facilities so that appropriate consideration is given to less restrictive
treatment alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4-27
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-27 cover?
Section 30:4-27 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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