§ 122C-343. Involuntary commitments. - North Carolina Statutes

§122C‑343.  Involuntary commitments.

Involuntary commitments of non‑Stateresidents are made under the provisions of Parts 6 through 8 of this Article.If after commitment to a 24‑hour facility the facility determines thatthe respondent needs long‑term care and should be returned to his stateof residence, the provisions of G.S. 122C‑345 or G.S. 122C‑361, asappropriate, shall apply. (1899, c. 1, s. 16; Rev., s. 4584; C.S., s. 6210;1945, c. 952, s. 33; 1947, c. 537, s. 18; 1963, c. 1184, s. 1; 1971, c. 1140;1973, c. 476, s. 133; c. 673, s. 13; 1985, c. 589, s. 2.)