§ 21-28.2-19. Aftercare — Supervision of certain narcotic addicts.
The department shall establish and conduct programs of care and supervision for narcotic addicts into which narcotic addicts who have completed a prescribed course of inpatient treatment may be placed upon the department’s determination that the narcotic addict will benefit by supervision and aftercare treatment. The facilities and programs for supervision and aftercare by private agencies and agencies of political subdivisions of the state shall be reviewed and approved by the department to determine if they conform to the standards established by the department. The department shall establish regulations and standards for release and aftercare placement of narcotic addicts. The department shall have the power to order any narcotic addict from aftercare supervision to inpatient treatment.
History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 163, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-28.2 - Drug Abuse Control
Section 21-28.2-1. - Definitions.
Section 21-28.2-2. - Rules and regulations.
Section 21-28.2-3. - Admission of narcotic addict on civil certification.
Section 21-28.2-4. - Medical examination.
Section 21-28.2-5. - Determination of narcotic addiction.
Section 21-28.2-6. - No application for hearing or jury trial.
Section 21-28.2-7. - Application for hearing or jury trial.
Section 21-28.2-8. - Period of commitment.
Section 21-28.2-9. - Private session — Records of proceedings.
Section 21-28.2-10. - Writ of habeas corpus — Discharge.
Section 21-28.2-11. - Detention — Pending hearings.
Section 21-28.2-12. - Retention, supervision, and transfer.
Section 21-28.2-13. - Preservation of rights.
Section 21-28.2-14. - Proceedings with respect to juveniles.
Section 21-28.2-14.1. - Appeals.
Section 21-28.2-15. - Chapter inapplicable in criminal cases.
Section 21-28.2-16. - Department’s consent to certification.
Section 21-28.2-17. - Care, custody, and supervision of narcotic addicts.
Section 21-28.2-18. - Discharge of certified narcotic addicts.
Section 21-28.2-19. - Aftercare — Supervision of certain narcotic addicts.
Section 21-28.2-20. - Approval of rehabilitation facilities and service.