Missouri § 631.165 Transfer of patient to a mental health facility, when, procedure.

Missouri Statutes

§ 631.165 — Transfer of patient to a mental health facility, when, procedure.

Missouri § 631.165

Title XLADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS

Ch. 631Alcohol and Drug Abuse

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 631.165 (2026).

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If the head of the alcohol or drug abuse facility finds that a person who is detained for treatment and rehabilitation is presenting a likelihood of serious harm as a result of mental disorder other than alcohol or drug abuse, or both, the head of the facility shall arrange for the transfer of the person to a mental health facility through a licensed physician, registered professional nurse, qualified counselor or mental health professional designated by the mental health facility.  The person may be detained for up to ninety-six hours for evaluation and treatment, under the procedures of sections 632.310 , 632.315 , 632.320 and 632.325 , before filing a petition for further detention under sections 632.330 and 632.335 .

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If the head of the alcohol or drug abuse facility finds that a person who is detained for treatment and rehabilitation is presenting a likelihood of serious harm as a result of mental disorder other than alcohol or drug abuse, or both, the head of the facility shall arrange for the transfer of the person to a mental health facility through a licensed physician, registered professional nurse, qualified counselor or mental health professional designated by the mental health facility. The person may be detained for up to ninety-six hours for evaluation and treatment, under the procedures of sections 632.310 , 632.315 , 632.320 and 632.325 , before filing a petition for further detention under sections 632.330 and 632.335 .