Okla. Stat. tit. 43A, § 43A-3-201
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Statewide system of precare and aftercare services
Official statutory text
The Commissioner may establish a statewide system of precare and
aftercare services, to include receiving hospital services and
halfway houses, in relation to the admission and discharge of
patients from state mental hospitals. Physical facilities for these
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 43A. Mental Health Page 63
services may be leased, purchased, or constructed by the State of
Oklahoma or donated to the Department of Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Services. Contracts for such services may be negotiated with
professional persons, privately owned facilities, or publicly
operated facilities. These services may be operated separately or
in connection with existing state mental hospitals. These services
shall be used for the care and treatment of the mentally ill,
especially for those whose condition makes it likely that
hospitalization will be necessary and for those patients discharged
from state mental hospitals who require periodic outpatient
supervision and treatment. Such services shall operate in
accordance with the regulations established by the Commissioner.
aftercare services, to include receiving hospital services and
halfway houses, in relation to the admission and discharge of
patients from state mental hospitals. Physical facilities for these
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 43A. Mental Health Page 63
services may be leased, purchased, or constructed by the State of
Oklahoma or donated to the Department of Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Services. Contracts for such services may be negotiated with
professional persons, privately owned facilities, or publicly
operated facilities. These services may be operated separately or
in connection with existing state mental hospitals. These services
shall be used for the care and treatment of the mentally ill,
especially for those whose condition makes it likely that
hospitalization will be necessary and for those patients discharged
from state mental hospitals who require periodic outpatient
supervision and treatment. Such services shall operate in
accordance with the regulations established by the Commissioner.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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