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New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
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TITLE 14. Department of Mental Hygiene |
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Chapter II. All Facilities |
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Subchapter A. Admission and Transfer of Patients |
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Part 18. Procedure for Treatment and Hospitalization of Certain Mentally Ill Prisoners in Jails |
Sec. 18.8. Return of prisoner to jail
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- A prisoner admitted to a hospital pursuant to this Part shall be returned to the jail when it is determined that he is no longer in need of involuntary care and treatment, unless, subject to the approval of the court, the prisoner voluntarily agrees to continuation of care and treatment. Such continuation of treatment on a voluntary basis shall be subject to these regulations and to all the provisions of the Mental Hygiene Law applicable to voluntary patients.