(a) To assure compliance with this subchapter, the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services, through its authorized agents, may visit or investigate any receiving facility or program to which persons are admitted or committed under this subchapter.
(b) The division shall promulgate written procedures to implement this subchapter on or before July 1, 1995. The provisions shall:
(1) Designate receiving facilities or programs within prescribed geographical areas of the state for purposes of voluntary admissions or involuntary commitments under this subchapter; and
(2) Establish ongoing mechanisms, guidelines, and rules for review and refinement of the treatment programs offered in the receiving facilities or programs for alcohol and other drug abuse throughout this state.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 4 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Chapter 64 - Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Subchapter 8 - Persons Addicted to Alcohol or Drugs
§ 20-64-805. Inspections — Procedures
§ 20-64-810. Voluntary admissions
§ 20-64-811. Continued detention
§ 20-64-812. Absence from receiving facility or program
§ 20-64-815. Petition for involuntary commitment
§ 20-64-816. Petition for immediate detention
§ 20-64-817. Statement of rights
§ 20-64-820. Appointment of counsel
§ 20-64-821. Initial hearing — Determination — Evaluation
§ 20-64-822. Pleadings — Involuntary commitment
§ 20-64-823. Filing of petition — Legal representation
§ 20-64-824. Additional commitment
§ 20-64-828. Presumption of competency