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West Virginia Code Chapter 27. Mentally Ill Persons § 27-1-14. Detained or taken into custody

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

“Detained or taken into custody” where used in this chapter shall permit detention for custody in a county facility which may be in the same building as the county jail if the said county facility:

(a) Meets the standards which the Department of Health shall prescribe; and

(b) Is approved for such use by the Department of Health; and

(c) Is inspected annually by the Department of Health.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 27. Mentally Ill Persons § 27-1-14. Detained or taken into custody - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-27-mentally-ill-persons/wv-code-sect-27-1-14/

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