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Title 35 - MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENTChapter 426 - PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS; DANGEROUS PERSONS; COMMITMENT; HOUSINGPERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
EMERGENCY AND VOLUNTARY ADMISSIONS
Section 426.217 - Change of status of committed patient to voluntary patient; effect of change

ORS § 426.217

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Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective April 17, 2024
Section 426.217 - Change of status of committed patient to voluntary patient; effect of change

At any time after commitment by the court, the person, with the approval of the Oregon Health Authority or its designee, may change the status of the person to that of a voluntary patient. Notwithstanding ORS 426.220, any person who alters status to that of a voluntary patient under this section shall be released from the treating facility within 72 hours of the request of the person for release.

ORS 426.217

1973 c.838 §14; 1975 c.690 §15; 2009 c. 595, § 398