North Carolina § 122C-255 - Report required.

§ 122C-255. Report required.

Each 24-hour facility that (i) falls under the category of nonhospital medical detoxification, facility-based crisis service, or inpatient hospital treatment, (ii) is not a State facility under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and (iii) is designated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as a facility for the custody and treatment of individuals under a petition of involuntary commitment pursuant to G.S. 122C-252 and 10A NCAC 26C.0101 shall submit a written report on involuntary commitments each January 1 and each July 1 to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. The report shall include all of the following: The number and primary presenting conditions of individuals receiving treatment from the facility under a petition of involuntary commitment. The transportation method utilized by individuals admitted under a petition of involuntary commitment to the 24-hour facility. The number of individuals moved to voluntary status at any time between arrival at the 24-hour facility and completion of the required 24-hour examination. The number of individuals for whom an involuntary commitment proceeding was initiated at the facility, who were referred to a different facility or program. The reason for referring the individuals described in subdivision (2) of this section to a different facility or program, including the need for more intensive medical supervision. History (2011-346, s. 2; 2018-33, s. 21; 2021-77, s. 5.) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2011-346, s. 2, was codified as G.S. 122C-255 at the direction of the Revisor of Statutes. Session Laws 2018-33, s. 46, made the amendment of this section by Session Laws 2018-33, s. 21, effective October 1, 2019, and applicable to proceedings initiated on or after that date. Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2018-33, s. 21, substituted "Each 24-hour facility" for "Beginning January 1, 2012, each 24-hour residential facility" in the introductory paragraph. For effective date and applicability, see editor's note. Session Laws 2021-77, s. 5, effective July 2, 2021, added subdivisions (1a) and (1b).