Arkansas Statutes

§ 20-47-810 — Ninety-six-hour maximum time of detention

Arkansas·Title 20
(a)An individual with a behavioral health impairment who is admitted to a crisis stabilization unit under a crisis intervention protocol under this subchapter shall have a final disposition within a maximum of ninety-six (96) hours or remain on a voluntary basis.
(b)If the individual with a behavioral health impairment cannot be stabilized within ninety-six (96) hours of entering into a crisis intervention protocol, a participating partner may institute commitment proceedings as authorized under § 20-47-201 et seq.
(c)As part of the discharge process after the ninety-six-hour stay has expired, a crisis stabilization unit shall provide the individual with a follow-up treatment plan and a request that the individual utilize the treatment plan, including subsequent appointments with a ment

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Legislative History

Amended by Act 2021, No. 989,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2017, No. 423,§ 36, eff. 8/1/2017.

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