§ 21-28.2-8 - Period of commitment. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 21-28.2-8

   § 21-28.2-8  Period of commitment. –(a) The period of commitment to the department shall be a period of unspecifiedduration which shall commence and terminate as provided in subsection (b) ofthis section and the court shall not fix the minimum or maximum length of theperiod.

   (b) The period shall commence on the date the order ofcertification is made provided that facilities are available, and shallterminate upon the first to occur of:

   (1) The discharge of the narcotic addict by the department asrehabilitated; or

   (2) The expiration of a period of thirty-six (36) months fromthe date the period commenced.