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UT Code § 62A-15-607 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 607 - Responsibility for cost of care.

62A-15-607. Responsibility for cost of care.    (1) The division shall estimate and determine, as nearly as possible, the actual expense per annum of caring for and maintaining a patient in the state hospital, and that amount or portion of that amount shall be assessed to and paid by the applicant, patient, spouse, parents, child or children who are of sufficient financial ability to do so, or by the guardian of the patient who has funds of the patient that may be used for that purpose.     (2) In addition to the expenses described in Subsection (1), parents are responsible for the support of their child while the child is in the care of the state hospital pursuant to Title 78B, Chapter 12, Utah Child Support Act, and Title 62A, Chapter 11, Recovery Services.    Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 62A-15-608 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 608 - Local mental health authority -- Supervision and treatment of persons with a mental illness.

62A-15-608. Local mental health authority -- Supervision and treatment of persons with a mental illness.    (1) Each local mental health authority has responsibility for supervision and treatment of persons with a mental illness who have been committed to its custody under the provisions of this part, whether residing in the state hospital or elsewhere.     (2) The division, in administering and supervising the security responsibilities of the state hospital under its authority provided by Section 62A-15-603, shall enforce Sections 62A-15-620 through 62A-15-624 to the extent they pertain to the state hospital.    Amended by Chapter 366, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 62A-15-609 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 609 - Responsibility for education of school-aged children at the hospital -- Responsibility for noninstructional services.

62A-15-609. Responsibility for education of school-aged children at the hospital -- Responsibility for noninstructional services.    (1) The State Board of Education is responsible for the education of school-aged children committed to the division.     (2) In order to fulfill its responsibility under Subsection (1), the board may contract with local school districts or other appropriate agencies to provide educational and related administrative services.     (3) Medical, residential, and other noninstructional services at the state hospital are the responsibility of the division.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5
UT Code § 62A-15-610 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 610 - Objectives of state hospital and other facilities -- Persons who may be admitted to state hospital.

62A-15-610. Objectives of state hospital and other facilities -- Persons who may be admitted to state hospital.    (1) The objectives of the state hospital and other mental health facilities shall be to care for all persons within this state who are subject to the provisions of this chapter; and to furnish them with the proper attendance, medical treatment, seclusion, rest, restraint, amusement, occupation, and support that is conducive to their physical and mental well-being.     (2) Only the following persons may be admitted to the state hospital:   (a) persons 18 years of age and older who meet the criteria necessary for commitment under this part and who have severe mental disorders for whom no appropriate, less restrictive treatment alternative is available;     (b) persons under 18 years of age who meet the criteria necessary for commitment under Part 7, Commitment of Persons Under Age 18 to Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, and for whom no less restrictive alternative is available;     (c) persons adjudicated and found to be guilty with a mental illness under Title 77, Chapter 16a, Commitment and Treatment of Persons with a Mental Illness;     (d) persons adjudicated and found to be not guilty by reason of insanity who are under a subsequent commitment order because they have a mental illness and are a danger to themselves or others, under Section 77-16a-302;     (e) persons found incompetent to proceed under Section 77-15-6;     (f) persons who require an examination under Title 77, Utah Code of Criminal Procedure; and     (g) persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections, admitted in accordance with Section 62A-15-605.5, giving priority to those persons with severe mental disorders.      Amended by Chapter 366, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 62A-15-611 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 611 - Allocation of state hospital beds -- Formula.

 Effective 5/8/2018  62A-15-611. Allocation of state hospital beds -- Formula.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Adult beds" means the total number of patient beds located in the adult general psychiatric unit and the geriatric unit at the state hospital, as determined by the superintendent of the state hospital.     (b) "Mental health catchment area" means a county or group of counties governed by a local mental health authority.       (2)   (a) The division shall establish by rule a formula to separately allocate to local mental health authorities adult beds for persons who meet the requirements of Subsection 62A-15-610(2)(a). Beginning on May 10, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2011, 152 beds shall be allocated to local mental health authorities under this section.     (b) The number of beds shall be reviewed and adjusted as necessary:   (i) on July 1, 2011, to restore the number of beds allocated to 212 beds as funding permits; and     (ii) on July 1, 2011, and every three years after July 1, 2011, according to the state's population.       (c) All population figures utilized shall reflect the most recent available population estimates from the Utah Population Committee.       (3) The formula established under Subsection (2) shall provide for allocation of beds based on:   (a) the percentage of the state's adult population located within a mental health catchment area; and     (b) a differential to compensate for the additional demand for hospital beds in mental health catchment areas that are located in urban areas.       (4) A local mental health authority may sell or loan its allocation of beds to another local mental health authority.     (5) The division shall allocate adult beds at the state hospital to local mental health authorities for their use in accordance with the formula established under this section. If a local mental health authority is unable to access a bed allocated to it under the formula established under Subsection (2), the division shall provide that local mental health authority with funding equal to the reasonable, average daily cost of an acute care bed purchased by the local mental health authority.     (6) The board shall periodically review and make changes in the formula established under Subsection (2) as necessary to accurately reflect changes in population.    Amended by Chapter 330, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 62A-15-612 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 612 - Allocation of pediatric state hospital beds -- Formula.

 Effective 7/1/2021  62A-15-612. Allocation of pediatric state hospital beds -- Formula.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Mental health catchment area" means a county or group of counties governed by a local mental health authority.     (b) "Pediatric beds" means the total number of patient beds located in the children's unit and the youth units at the state hospital, as determined by the superintendent of the state hospital.       (2) On July 1, 1996, 72 pediatric beds shall be allocated to local mental health authorities under this section. The division shall review and adjust the number of pediatric beds as necessary every three years according to the state's population of persons under 18 years of age. All population figures utilized shall reflect the most recent available population estimates from the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget.     (3) The allocation of beds shall be based on the percentage of the state's population of persons under the age of 18 located within a mental health catchment area. Each community mental health center shall be allocated at least one bed.     (4) A local mental health authority may sell or loan its allocation of beds to another local mental health authority.     (5) The division shall allocate 72 pediatric beds at the state hospital to local mental health authorities for their use in accordance with the formula established under this section. If a local mental health authority is unable to access a bed allocated to it under that formula, the division shall provide that local mental health authority with funding equal to the reasonable, average daily cost of an acute care bed purchased by the local mental health authority.    Amended by Chapter 382, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 62A-15-613 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 613 - Appointment of superintendent -- Qualifications -- Powers and responsibilities.

 Effective 7/1/2021  62A-15-613. Appointment of superintendent -- Qualifications -- Powers and responsibilities.    (1) The director, with the consent of the executive director, shall appoint a superintendent of the state hospital, who shall hold office at the will of the director.     (2) The superintendent shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, be experienced in administration, and be knowledgeable in matters concerning mental health.     (3) The superintendent has general responsibility for the buildings, grounds, and property of the state hospital. The superintendent shall appoint, with the approval of the director, as many employees as necessary for the efficient and economical care and management of the state hospital, and shall fix the employees' compensation and administer personnel functions according to the standards of the Division of Human Resource Management.    Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 62A-15-614 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 614 - Clinical director -- Appointment -- Conditions and procedure -- Duties.

62A-15-614. Clinical director -- Appointment -- Conditions and procedure -- Duties.    (1) Whenever the superintendent is not qualified to be the clinical director of the state hospital under this section, he shall, with the approval of the director of the division, appoint a clinical director who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this state, and who has had at least three years' training in a psychiatric residency program approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc., and who is eligible for certification by that board.     (2) The salary of the clinical director of the state hospital shall be fixed by the standards of the Division of Finance, to be paid in the same manner as the salaries of other employees. The clinical director shall perform such duties as directed by the superintendent and prescribed by the rules of the board, and shall prescribe and direct the treatment of patients and adopt sanitary measures for their welfare.     (3) If the superintendent is qualified to be the clinical director, he may assume the duties of the clinical director.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5
UT Code § 62A-15-615 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 615 - Forms.

62A-15-615. Forms.  The division shall furnish the clerks of the district courts with forms, blanks, warrants, and certificates, to enable the district court judges, with regularity and facility, to comply with the provisions of this chapter.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5
UT Code § 62A-15-616 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 616 - Persons entering state mentally ill.

62A-15-616. Persons entering state mentally ill.    (1) A person who enters this state while mentally ill may be returned by a local mental health authority to the home of relatives or friends of that person with a mental illness, if known, or to a hospital in the state where that person with a mental illness is domiciled, in accordance with Title 62A, Chapter 15, Part 8, Interstate Compact on Mental Health.     (2) This section does not prevent commitment of persons who are traveling through or temporarily residing in this state.    Amended by Chapter 366, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 62A-15-617 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 617 - Expenses of voluntary patients.

62A-15-617. Expenses of voluntary patients.  The expense for the care and treatment of voluntary patients shall be assessed to and paid in the same manner and to the same extent as is provided for involuntary patients under the provisions of Section 62A-15-607.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5
UT Code § 62A-15-618 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 618 - Designated examiners.

 Effective 5/14/2019  62A-15-618. Designated examiners.    (1) A designated examiner shall consider a proposed patient's mental health history when evaluating a proposed patient.     (2) A designated examiner may request a court order to obtain a proposed patient's mental health records if a proposed patient refuses to share this information with the designated examiner.     (3) A designated examiner, when evaluating a proposed patient for civil commitment, shall consider whether:   (a) a proposed patient has been under a court order for assisted outpatient treatment;     (b) the proposed patient complied with the terms of the assisted outpatient treatment order, if any; and     (c) whether assisted outpatient treatment is sufficient to meet the proposed patient's needs.       (4) A designated examiner shall be allowed a reasonable fee by the county legislative body of the county in which the proposed patient resides or is found, unless the designated examiner is otherwise paid.    Amended by Chapter 256, 2019 General SessionAmended by Chapter 419, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 62A-15-619 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 619 - Liability of estate of person with a mental illness.

62A-15-619. Liability of estate of person with a mental illness.  The provisions made in this part for the support of persons with a mental illness at public expense do not release the estates of those persons from liability for their care and treatment, and the division is authorized and empowered to collect from the estates of those persons any sums paid by the state in their behalf.  Amended by Chapter 366, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 62A-15-620 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 620 - Attempt to commit person contrary to requirements -- Penalty.

62A-15-620. Attempt to commit person contrary to requirements -- Penalty.  Any person who attempts to place another person in the custody of a local mental health authority contrary to the provisions of this part is guilty of a class B misdemeanor, in addition to liability in an action for damages, or subject to other criminal charges.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5
UT Code § 62A-15-621 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 621 - Trespass -- Disturbance -- Penalty.

62A-15-621. Trespass -- Disturbance -- Penalty.  Any person who, without permission, enters any of the buildings or enclosures appropriated to the use of patients, or makes any attempt to do so, or enters anywhere upon the premises belonging to or used by the division, a local mental health authority, or the state hospital and commits, or attempts to commit, any trespass or depredation thereon, or any person who, either from within or without the enclosures, willfully annoys or disturbs the peace or quiet of the premises or of any patient therein, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5
UT Code § 62A-15-622 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 622 - Abduction of patient -- Penalty.

62A-15-622. Abduction of patient -- Penalty.  Any person who abducts a patient who is in the custody of a local mental health authority, or induces any patient to elope or escape from that custody, or attempts to do so, or aids or assists therein, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor, in addition to liability for damages, or subject to other criminal charges.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5
UT Code § 62A-15-623 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 623 - Criminal's escape -- Penalty.

62A-15-623. Criminal's escape -- Penalty.  Any person committed to the state hospital under the provisions of Title 77, Chapter 15, Inquiry into Sanity of Defendant, or Chapter 16a, Commitment and Treatment of Persons with a Mental Illness, who escapes or leaves the state hospital without proper legal authority is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5
UT Code § 62A-15-624 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 624 - Violations of this part -- Penalty.

62A-15-624. Violations of this part -- Penalty.  Any person who willfully and knowingly violates any provision of this part, except where another penalty is provided by law, is guilty of a class C misdemeanor.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5
UT Code § 62A-15-625 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 625 - Voluntary admission of adults.

 Effective 7/1/2021  62A-15-625. Voluntary admission of adults.    (1) A local mental health authority, a designee of a local mental health authority, or another mental health facility may admit for observation, diagnosis, care, and treatment an adult who applies for voluntary admission and who has a mental illness or exhibits the symptoms of a mental illness.     (2) No adult may be committed to a local mental health authority against that adult's will except as provided in this chapter.     (3) An adult may be voluntarily admitted to a local mental health authority for treatment at the Utah State Hospital as a condition of probation or stay of sentence only after the requirements of Section 77-18-106 have been met.    Amended by Chapter 260, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 62A-15-626 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 626 - Release from commitment.

 Effective 9/1/2021  62A-15-626. Release from commitment.    (1)   (a) Subject to Subsection (1)(b), a local mental health authority or the mental health authority's designee shall release from commitment any individual who, in the opinion of the local mental health authority or the mental health authority's designee, has recovered or no longer meets the criteria specified in Section 62A-15-631.     (b) A local mental health authority's inability to locate a committed individual may not be the basis for the individual's release, unless the court orders the release of the individual after a hearing.       (2) A local mental health authority or the mental health authority's designee may release from commitment any patient whose commitment is determined to be no longer advisable except as provided by Section 62A-15-705, but an effort shall be made to assure that any further supportive services required to meet the patient's needs upon release will be provided.     (3) When a patient has been committed to a local mental health authority by judicial process, the local mental health authority shall follow the procedures described in Sections 62A-15-636 and 62A-15-637.    Amended by Chapter 262, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 62A-15-627 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 6 - Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities|Section 627 - Release of voluntary patient -- Exceptions.

 Effective 5/8/2018  62A-15-627. Release of voluntary patient -- Exceptions.    (1) A patient who is voluntarily admitted, as described in Section 62A-15-625, and who requests release, verbally or in writing, or whose release is requested in writing by the patient's legal guardian, parent, spouse, or adult next of kin, shall be immediately released except that:   (a) release may be conditioned upon the agreement of the patient, if the request for release is made by an individual other than the patient; or     (b) if the admitting local mental health authority, a designee of the local mental health authority, or a mental health facility has cause to believe that release of the patient would be unsafe for the patient or others, release of that patient may be postponed for up to 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, provided that the admitting authority, the designee, or the facility shall cause to be instituted involuntary commitment proceedings with the district court within the specified time period.       (2) The admitting authority, the designee, or the facility shall provide written notice of the postponement and the reasons for the postponement to the patient without undue delay.     (3) No judicial proceedings for involuntary commitment may be commenced with respect to a voluntary patient unless the patient has requested release.    Amended by Chapter 322, 2018 General Session