§ 20-47-228. Assurance of compliance

AR Code § 20-47-228 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) To assure compliance under this subchapter, the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services, through its authorized agents, may visit or investigate any state mental health system program or facility to which persons are voluntarily or involuntarily admitted under this subchapter.

(b) The division shall by July 1 of each year designate receiving facilities and programs within prescribed geographic areas of the state for purposes of voluntary admissions or involuntary commitments under this subchapter and establish ongoing mechanisms for review and refinement of the state mental health system.