Arkansas § 20-47-804 Crisis intervention protocol not exclusive - Voluntary stay at crisis stabilization unit

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§ 20-47-804 — Crisis intervention protocol not exclusive - Voluntary stay at crisis stabilization unit

Arkansas § 20-47-804

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Ark. Code Ann. § 20-47-804 (2026).

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(a)If during or after the initiation of a crisis intervention protocol under this subchapter a mental health professional or medical professional believes the individual being treated would benefit more from a longer commitment in a residential facility, the mental health professional or medical professional may institute commitment proceedings as authorized under § 20-47-201 et seq.

(b)If a commitment proceeding is initiated under § 20-47-201 et seq. in a court with jurisdiction, that proceeding shall control and any custodial detention or treatment as part of a crisis intervention protocol initiated under this subchapter shall cease in lieu of any commitment or treatment ordered by the court.

(c)(1) A crisis intervention protocol may be ended before the maximum detention time of ninet

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(a) If during or after the initiation of a crisis intervention protocol under this subchapter a mental health professional or medical professional believes the individual being treated would benefit more from a longer commitment in a residential facility, the mental health professional or medical professional may institute commitment proceedings as authorized under § 20-47-201 et seq. (b) If a commitment proceeding is initiated under § 20-47-201 et seq. in a court with jurisdiction, that proceeding shall control and any custodial detention or treatment as part of a crisis intervention protocol initiated under this subchapter shall cease in lieu of any commitment or treatment ordered by the court. (c) (1) A crisis intervention protocol may be ended before the maximum detention time of ninety-six (96) hours has elapsed, as described under § 20-47-810 , by the crisis stabilization unit that has custody of the individual at its discretion if: (A) The individual in treatment under this subchapter agrees to remain at the crisis stabilization unit voluntarily; (B) The treating crisis stabilization unit reasonably believes that the individual would not be a danger to himself or herself or to others if he or she remained at the crisis stabilization unit voluntarily; and (C) The crisis stabilization unit agrees to allow the individual to remain at the crisis stabilization unit. (2) (A) An individual who remains at a crisis stabilization unit voluntarily under this subsection is free to leave the crisis stabilization unit at any time. (B) A crisis stabilization unit may: (i) Discharge an individual who is released from custody and remains at the crisis stabilization unit voluntarily at its discretion; and (ii) As part of the discharge process, provide the person with a follow-up treatment plan and a request that the person utilize the treatment plan, including subsequent appointments with a mental health professional.