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 527.06 - Discharge of a Person Involuntarily Admitted

(a) If a person is admitted to a DRF subsequent to an involuntary admission, such involuntary admission shall not continue beyond the time allowed by the probate court order.

(b) Pursuant to RSA 171-A:21, any person involuntarily admitted to a DRF pursuant to RSA 171-B, or conditionally discharged pursuant to RSA 171-B, may be granted absolute discharge by the DRF administrator most recently providing services if the bureau administrator, or his or her designee:

(c) Upon the absolute discharge of any person from a DRF pursuant to He-M 527.06(b), the DRF administrator shall immediately, and in writing, notify the person's legal guardian, if any, the probate court entering the original order of commitment, and the attorney general that an absolute discharge has been granted to the person.

(d) Any person who has been involuntarily admitted to a DRF may be conditionally discharged under the conditions specified in He-M 528.