N.J. Stat. § 30:4-27.11b

Current through L. 2023, c. 290.
Section 30:4-27.11b - Definitions

As used in this act:

"Patient" means a person 18 years of age and older who is being involuntarily assessed or treated in a screening service or who has been involuntarily committed to a short-term care facility in accordance with the provisions of P.L. 1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.1 et seq.).

"Screening service" means a "screening service" as defined in section 2 of P.L. 1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.2), and includes psychiatric emergency services which are funded by the Division of Mental Health and Hospitals in the Department of Human Services and are affiliated with a screening service.

"Short-term care facility" means a "short-term care facility" as defined in section 2 of P.L. 1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.2).

N.J.S. § 30:4-27.11b

L.1991, c.233, s.2.