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State facilities, 24-hour facilities licensed under this Chapter or hospitals licensed under Chapter 131E may be designated by the Secretary as facilities for the custody and treatment of involuntary clients. Designation of these facilities shall be made in accordance with rules of the Secretary that assure the protection of the client and the general public. Facilities so designated may detain a client under the procedures of Parts 7 and 8 of this Article both before a district court hearing and after commitment of the respondent.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 122C. Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985 § 122C-252. Twenty-four hour facilities for custody and treatment of involuntary clients - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-122c-mental-health-developmental-disabilities-and-substance-abuse-act-of-1985/nc-gen-st-sect-122c-252/
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