North Dakota § 25-02-03 - Object of state hospital
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 25-02-03 — Object of state hospital, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-02-03. Object of state hospital
The state hospital is an institution for mental diseases serving specialized populations of individuals with severe mental illness, including individuals with a substance use disorder. The state hospital is one component of the North Dakota mental health delivery system and serves as a resource to community-based treatment programs. The state hospital shall, pursuant to rules or policies adopted by the department of health and human services, receive and care for all eligible individuals with severe mental illness, including individuals with a substance use disorder, residing within this state in accordance with this title, and may furnish to those individuals all needed food, shelter, treatment, and support.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 25-02-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 25-02-03 cover?
Section 25-02-03 ("Object of state hospital") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 25-02-03?
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