CHAPTER 171-A SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Involuntary Admission
Section 171-A:20
171-A:20 Receiving Facility; Rules. –
The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the criteria and procedures for designation of receiving facilities which receive persons for involuntary admissions under RSA 171-B. A receiving facility may be designated by the commissioner for one or more purposes, including, but not limited to:
I. Receiving persons for involuntary admission directly pursuant to a court order; and
II. Receiving involuntarily admitted persons by transfer with the approval of the commissioner or designee.