A person 18 years of age or older may be voluntarily admitted to a treatment facility if the person is suffering from mental illness and voluntarily signs the admission papers.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions
Article 6. Voluntary Admission for Treatment.
Sec. 47.30.670. Criteria for voluntary admission.
Sec. 47.30.675. Required notices.
Sec. 47.30.680. Required discharge.
Sec. 47.30.685. Request to leave; evaluation; 48-hour hold for commitment.
Sec. 47.30.690. Admission of minors under 18 years of age.