New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter II - All Facilities
Subchapter A - Admission And Transfer Of Patients
Part 18 - Procedure For Treatment And Hospitalization Of Certain Mentally Ill Prisoners In Jails
Section 18.8 - Return of prisoner to jail
Universal Citation: 14 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 18.8
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
A prisoner admitted to a hospital pursuant to this Part shall be returned to the jail when it is determined that he is no longer in need of involuntary care and treatment, unless, subject to the approval of the court, the prisoner voluntarily agrees to continuation of care and treatment. Such continuation of treatment on a voluntary basis shall be subject to these regulations and to all the provisions of the Mental Hygiene Law applicable to voluntary patients.
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