62A-5-309 - Commitment -- Person 18 years or older.
62A-5-309. Commitment -- Person 18 years or older.
Beginning July 1, 1993, the director or his designee may commit to the division anindividual 18 years of age or older who has mental retardation, for observation, diagnosis, care,and treatment if that commitment is based on:
(1) involuntary commitment under the provisions of Section 62A-5-312; or
(2) temporary emergency commitment under the provisions of Section 62A-5-311.
Amended by Chapter 114, 2004 General Session