Montana § 53-21-1206 Treatment And Discharge Plan -- Safety -- Rights

Montana Statutes

§ 53-21-1206 — Treatment And Discharge Plan -- Safety -- Rights

Montana § 53-21-1206

Title 53SOCIAL SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONS

Ch. 21MENTALLY ILL

Part 12Jail Diversion and Crisis Intervention

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Mont. Code Ann. § 53-21-1206 (2026).

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53-21-1206 . Treatment and discharge plan -- safety -- rights.

(1)For each respondent admitted as an inpatient to a mental health facility for short-term inpatient treatment pursuant to 53-21-1205 and this section, the provisions of 53-21-162 and 53-21-180 apply, except as follows:

(a)the comprehensive physical and mental examination and review of behavioral status must be completed within 24 hours of admission;

(b)the individualized treatment plan must be implemented no later than 3 days after the admission; and

(c)a discharge plan must be developed prior to discharge.

(2)Short-term inpatient treatment must be provided in a manner that considers the safety of the respondent, other patients, staff, and the general public.

(3)A respondent in a mental health facility for short-term inp

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53-21-1206 . Treatment and discharge plan -- safety -- rights. (1) For each respondent admitted as an inpatient to a mental health facility for short-term inpatient treatment pursuant to 53-21-1205 and this section, the provisions of 53-21-162 and 53-21-180 apply, except as follows:
(a) the comprehensive physical and mental examination and review of behavioral status must be completed within 24 hours of admission;
(b) the individualized treatment plan must be implemented no later than 3 days after the admission; and
(c) a discharge plan must be developed prior to discharge.
(2) Short-term inpatient treatment must be provided in a manner that considers the safety of the respondent, other patients, staff, and the general public.
(3) A respondent in a mental health facility for short-term inpatient treatment is entitled to all of the rights and protections provided in part 1 of this chapter.