59-29b75. Unauthorized absence; procedure. - Kansas Statutes

59-29b75

Chapter 59.--PROBATE CODE Article 29b.--CARE AND TREATMENT FOR PERSONS WITH AN ALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEM

      59-29b75.   Unauthorized absence; procedure.If any involuntary patient leaves the place of the patient'sdetention or treatment without the authority of the head of thetreatment facility, the head of the treatment facility shallnotify the sheriff of the county in which the treatment facilityis located of the involuntary patient's unauthorized absence andrequest that the patient be taken into custody and returned tothe treatment facility. If oral notification is given, it shallbe confirmed in writing as soon thereafter as reasonablypossible.

      History:   L. 1998, ch. 134, § 29; July 1.