11 chapters · 192 sections in this title.
34-B M.R.S. § 9001 Purpose--Article I
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The party states find that the proper and expeditious treatment of the mentally ill and mentally deficient can be facilitated by cooperative action, to the benefit of the patients, their families and society as a whole. The party states find that the necessity of and desirability…
34-B M.R.S. § 9002 Definitions--Article II
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As used in this compact, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).] 1. Aftercare. "Aftercare" means care, treatment and services provided a patient, as defined, on convalescent status or conditional releas…
34-B M.R.S. § 9003 Care and treatment--Article III
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1. Eligibility. Whenever a person physically present in any party state is in need of institutionalization by reason of mental illness or mental deficiency, that person is eligible for care and treatment in an institution in that state irrespective of that person's residence, set…
34-B M.R.S. § 9004 Aftercare--Article IV
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1. Investigation. Whenever, pursuant to the laws of the state in which a patient is physically present, it shall be determined that the patient should receive aftercare or supervision, such care or supervision may be provided in a receiving state. If the medical or other appropri…