(a) If during or after the initiation of a crisis intervention protocol under this subchapter a mental health professional or medical professional believes the individual being treated would benefit more from a longer commitment in a residential facility, the mental health professional or medical professional may institute commitment proceedings as authorized under § 20-47-201 et seq.
(b) If a commitment proceeding is initiated under § 20-47-201 et seq. in a court with jurisdiction, that proceeding shall control and any custodial detention or treatment as part of a crisis intervention protocol initiated under this subchapter shall cease in lieu of any commitment or treatment ordered by the court.
(c) (1) A crisis intervention protocol may be ended before the maximum detention time of ninety-six (96) hours has elapsed, as described under § 20-47-810, by the crisis stabilization unit that has custody of the individual at its discretion if:(A) The individual in treatment under this subchapter agrees to remain at the crisis stabilization unit voluntarily;(B) The treating crisis stabilization unit reasonably believes that the individual would not be a danger to himself or herself or to others if he or she remained at the crisis stabilization unit voluntarily; and(C) The crisis stabilization unit agrees to allow the individual to remain at the crisis stabilization unit.(2) (A) An individual who remains at a crisis stabilization unit voluntarily under this subsection is free to leave the crisis stabilization unit at any time.(B) A crisis stabilization unit may:(i) Discharge an individual who is released from custody and remains at the crisis stabilization unit voluntarily at its discretion; and(ii) As part of the discharge process, provide the person with a follow-up treatment plan and a request that the person utilize the treatment plan, including subsequent appointments with a mental health professional.
(1) A crisis intervention protocol may be ended before the maximum detention time of ninety-six (96) hours has elapsed, as described under § 20-47-810, by the crisis stabilization unit that has custody of the individual at its discretion if:(A) The individual in treatment under this subchapter agrees to remain at the crisis stabilization unit voluntarily;(B) The treating crisis stabilization unit reasonably believes that the individual would not be a danger to himself or herself or to others if he or she remained at the crisis stabilization unit voluntarily; and(C) The crisis stabilization unit agrees to allow the individual to remain at the crisis stabilization unit.
(A) The individual in treatment under this subchapter agrees to remain at the crisis stabilization unit voluntarily;
(B) The treating crisis stabilization unit reasonably believes that the individual would not be a danger to himself or herself or to others if he or she remained at the crisis stabilization unit voluntarily; and
(C) The crisis stabilization unit agrees to allow the individual to remain at the crisis stabilization unit.
(2) (A) An individual who remains at a crisis stabilization unit voluntarily under this subsection is free to leave the crisis stabilization unit at any time.(B) A crisis stabilization unit may:(i) Discharge an individual who is released from custody and remains at the crisis stabilization unit voluntarily at its discretion; and(ii) As part of the discharge process, provide the person with a follow-up treatment plan and a request that the person utilize the treatment plan, including subsequent appointments with a mental health professional.
(A) An individual who remains at a crisis stabilization unit voluntarily under this subsection is free to leave the crisis stabilization unit at any time.
(B) A crisis stabilization unit may:(i) Discharge an individual who is released from custody and remains at the crisis stabilization unit voluntarily at its discretion; and(ii) As part of the discharge process, provide the person with a follow-up treatment plan and a request that the person utilize the treatment plan, including subsequent appointments with a mental health professional.
(i) Discharge an individual who is released from custody and remains at the crisis stabilization unit voluntarily at its discretion; and
(ii) As part of the discharge process, provide the person with a follow-up treatment plan and a request that the person utilize the treatment plan, including subsequent appointments with a mental health professional.