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Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
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Chapter122C. Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985. |
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Article5. Procedure for Admission and Discharge of Clients |
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Part8. Involuntary Commitment of Substance Abusers, Facilities for Substance Abusers |
§122C-293. Release by area authority or physician
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The area authority or physician as designated in the order shall discharge a committed respondent unconditionally at any time he determines that the respondent no longer meets the criteria of G.S. 122C-283(d)(1). Notice of discharge and the reasons for the release shall be reported in writing to the clerk of superior court of the county in which the commitment was ordered.
(1973, c. 726, s. 1; c. 1408, s. 1; 1981, c. 537, s. 5; 1983, c. 383, s. 6; c. 638, s. 21; c. 864, s. 4; 1985, c. 589, s. 2.)