Wisconsin § 51.001 - Legislative policy.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 51.001 — Legislative policy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51.001. Legislative policy.
51.001(1) (1) It is the policy of the state to assure the provision of a full range of treatment and rehabilitation services in the state for all mental disorders and developmental disabilities and for mental illness, alcoholism and other drug abuse. There shall be a unified system of prevention of such conditions and provision of services which will assure all people in need of care access to the least restrictive treatment alternative appropriate to their needs, and movement through all treatment components to assure continuity of care, within the limits of available state and federal funds and of county funds required to be appropriated to match state funds. 51.001(2) (2) To protect personal liberties, no person who can be treated adequately outside of a hospital, institution or other inpatient facility may be involuntarily treated in such a facility. 51.001 History History: 1975 c. 430 ; 1995 a. 92 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 51.001
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 51.001 cover?
Section 51.001 ("Legislative policy.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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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