Colorado § 27-81-109 Voluntary treatment of persons with substance use disorders

Colorado Statutes

§ 27-81-109 — Voluntary treatment of persons with substance use disorders

Colorado § 27-81-109

Title 27Behavioral

Art.Substance Use Disorders

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Bluebook

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 27-81-109 (2026).

Text

(1)A person with a substance use disorder, including a minor, may apply for voluntary treatment directly to an approved treatment facility.

(2)Subject to rules adopted by the commissioner, the administrator in charge of an approved treatment facility shall determine who is admitted for treatment. If a person is refused admission to an approved treatment facility, the administrator may refer the person to another approved and appropriate treatment facility for treatment if it is deemed likely to be beneficial. A person must not be referred for further treatment if it is determined that further treatment is not likely to bring about significant improvement in the person's condition, or treatment is no longer appropriate, or further treatment is unlikely to be beneficial.

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(1) A person with a substance use disorder, including a minor, may apply for
voluntary treatment directly to an approved treatment facility.

(2) Subject to rules adopted by the commissioner, the administrator in
charge of an approved treatment facility shall determine who is admitted for
treatment. If a person is refused admission to an approved treatment facility, the
administrator may refer the person to another approved and appropriate treatment
facility for treatment if it is deemed likely to be beneficial. A person must not be
referred for further treatment if it is determined that further treatment is not likely
to bring about significant improvement in the person's condition, or treatment is no
longer appropriate, or further treatment is unlikely to be beneficial.

(3) If a patient receiving residential care leaves an approved treatment
facility, the person is encouraged to consent to outpatient treatment or supportive
services, if appropriate.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2010: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 10-175), ch. 188, p. 738, � 2, effective April 29. L. 2017: (1) and (3) amended, (SB 17-242), ch. 263, p. 1368, � 278, effective May 25. L. 2020: Entire section R&RE, (SB 20-007), ch. 286, p. 1397, � 18, effective July 13. L. 2022: (2) amended, (HB 22-1278), ch. 222, p. 1571, � 184, effective July 1.