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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-10.1-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known as the “Emergency Commitment for Drug Intoxication Law”.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-10.1-2. Definitions
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Whenever used in this chapter, or in any order, rule, or regulation made or promulgated pursuant to this chapter, or in any printed forms prepared by the department or the director, unless otherwise expressly stated, or unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires: (1)…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-10.1-3. General powers and duties
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(a) The department is charged with the execution of the laws relating to the emergency admission and custody of drug intoxicated individuals. (b) The department may adopt rules and regulations that it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter to insure the sa…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-10.1-4. Emergency commitment
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(a) Any police officer may take an individual into protective custody and transport him or her to the emergency room of any hospital if the officer has reason to believe that: (1) The individual is intoxicated by drugs other than alcohol and as a result is likely to injure him or…