217.300. 1. The department shall establish reception anddiagnostic centers for persons committed to the department.
2. All commitments shall be made to the department.Offenders shall be delivered to the center designated by thedirector.
3. Such centers shall be responsible for the study,evaluation, and classification of all persons committed to thedepartment.
(L. 1982 H.B. 1196 ยง 43, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408, A.L. 1990 H.B. 974)