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§ 1437.5. Transfer to a Treatment Facility.

15 CA ADC § 1437.5Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

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Title 15. Crime Prevention and Corrections
Division 1. Board of State and Community Corrections
Chapter 1. Board of State and Community Corrections
Subchapter 5. Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities
Article 8. Health Services
15 CCR § 1437.5
§ 1437.5. Transfer to a Treatment Facility.
Currentness
The health administrator/responsible physician, in cooperation with the behavioral/mental health director and the facility administrator, shall establish policies and procedures for the transfer of youth to a treatment facility. These policies and procedures shall include but are not limited to:
(a) Youth who appear to be a danger to themselves or others, or to be gravely disabled, due to a mental health condition shall be evaluated either pursuant to applicable statute or by on-site health personnel to determine if treatment can be initiated at the juvenile facility, and
(b) Provision for timely referral, transportation, and admission to licensed mental health facilities, and follow-up for youth whose psychiatric needs exceed the treatment capability of the facility.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 210 and 885, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 209, Welfare and Institutions Code.
History
1. New section filed 11-14-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 46).
This database is current through 7/12/24 Register 2024, No. 28.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 15, § 1437.5, 15 CA ADC § 1437.5
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