New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-M - Former Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services
Chapter He-M 500 - DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Part He-M 527 - ADMISSION TO AND DISCHARGE FROM A DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES DESIGNATED RECEIVING FACILITY
Section He-M 527.05 - Discharge of a Person Voluntarily Admitted

(a) If a person is at a DRF on a voluntary basis, he or she, or his or her legal guardian may request withdrawal from the DRF whether or not such withdrawal is made against the advice of the DRF treatment staff.

(b) A person or legal guardian of a person who wishes to withdraw shall state such intent in writing to staff of the DRF.

(c) The time and date of receipt of a notice of intent to withdraw shall be indicated on the notice, if applicable, and in the person's medical record.

(d) A person who has requested withdrawal or whose legal guardian has requested withdrawal shall be discharged by a DRF within 24 hours of receipt of such request, excluding weekends and holidays.

(e) A person admitted to the DRF on a voluntary basis may be discharged without requesting it if the staff of the DRF determine that the person's needs can be met in a less restrictive setting.