62A-15-644 - Additional powers of director -- Reports and records of division. - Utah Statutes

62A-15-644. Additional powers of director -- Reports and records of division.
(1) In addition to specific authority granted by other provisions of this part, the directorhas authority to prescribe the form of applications, records, reports, and medical certificatesprovided for under this part, and the information required to be contained therein, and to adoptrules that are not inconsistent with the provisions of this part that he finds to be reasonablynecessary for the proper and efficient commitment of mentally ill persons.
(2) The division shall require reports relating to the admission, examination, diagnosis,release, or discharge of any patient and investigate complaints made by any patient or by anyperson on behalf of a patient.
(3) A local mental health authority shall keep a record of the names and current status ofall persons involuntarily committed to it under this chapter.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5