34-20A-77. Order of involuntary commitment--Adequacy of treatment.

If after hearing all relevant evidence, including the results of any diagnostic examination, the court finds that grounds for involuntary commitment have been established by clear and convincing proof, it shall make an order of commitment to any appropriate accredited treatment facility. It may not order commitment of a person unless it determines that the proposed facility is able to provide adequate and appropriate treatment for him and the treatment is likely to be beneficial.

Source: SL 1974, ch 240, § 12 (d); SL 1985, ch 277, § 27.

34-20A-77.1. Provision for committed person who cannot be admitted at once to facility--Maximum period of detention--Payment of costs.

If it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that a committed person may not at once be admitted to the designated facility, and may not with safety, be allowed to go at liberty, the court shall require that the patient be provided for until admission can be accomplished, or until the occasion no longer exists. In any event, the patient may not be detained more than thirty days. Payment for such service is subject to § 34-20A-89.

Source: SL 1985, ch 277, § 5.