67.05 - Nonresidents.

§ 67.05 Nonresidents.    (a) The commissioner may enter into reciprocal agreements or establish  compacts with other states, commonwealths, territories or possessions of  the  United  States,  or  their political subdivisions, for the care and  treatment of nonresidents in this state or for their prompt  and  humane  return under proper supervision to their place of residence.    (b)  A  mentally  disabled nonresident in a department facility may be  returned to his place of residence unless:    1. the applicable provisions of  a  compact  or  reciprocal  agreement  provide otherwise; or,    2. the action would cause him and his family undue hardship.    (c)  Upon  the request of any mentally disabled patient or of a person  acting in his behalf and with the patient's consent, the patient may  be  transferred or released to any country, state, or place.    (d)  When  necessary  for the well-being of the patient or the public,  the commissioner shall  employ  nurses  or  attendants  to  accompany  a  mentally  disabled  patient  who  is  being  transferred  or released to  another jurisdiction pursuant to this section. Mentally disabled females  shall be accompanied by female nurses or attendants.