Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter122C. Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985. |
Article5. Procedure for Admission and Discharge of Clients |
Part4. Voluntary Admissions and Discharges, Incompetent Adults, Facilities for the Mentally Ill and Substance Abusers |
§122C-231. Admissions
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Except as otherwise provided in this Part an incompetent adult may be admitted to a facility when the individual is mentally ill or a substance abuser and in need of treatment. The provisions of G.S. 122C-211 shall apply to admissions of an incompetent adult under this Part except that the legally responsible person shall act for the individual, in applying for admission to a facility, in consenting to medical treatment when consent is required, in giving or receiving any legal notice, and in any other legal procedure under this Article.
(1973, c. 1084; 1983, c. 302, s. 1; 1985, c. 589, s. 2.)