59-29b73. Discharge.

59-29b73

Chapter 59.--PROBATE CODE Article 29b.--CARE AND TREATMENT FOR PERSONS WITH AN ALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEM

      59-29b73.   Discharge.(a) When any proposed patient or involuntary patient has beenadmitted to any treatment facility pursuant to K.S.A. 59-29b54,59-29b58, 59-29b59, 59-29b64, 59-29b66 or 59-29b67 and amendments thereto, thehead of thetreatment facility shall discharge and release the patient whenthe patient is no longer in need of treatment.

      (b)   Nothing in this section shall be construed to amend ormodify or repeal any law relating to the confinement of personscharged with or convicted of a criminal offense.

      History:   L. 1998, ch. 134, § 27; July 1.