§704-417 Use of out-of-state institutions. The term 'appropriate institution' includes any institution within or without this State to which the defendant may be eligible for admission and treatment for physical or mental disease, disorder, or defect. [L 1972, c 9, pt of §1] COMMENTARY ON §704-417 This section is intended to permit the court (acting through the director of health) or the director of health to utilize institutions outside the jurisdiction of the State.
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