27A-5-17. Charges for detention or temporary housing services to individuals awaiting hearing assessed to county of residence.When detention or temporary housing services are provided by a local mental health center to individuals awaiting a commitment hearing, charges for such services may be assessed to the county of residence of the individual provided, however, the provisions of chapter 28-14 shall not apply. Costs shall be based on a schedule of usual, ordinary, and reasonable charges for such services as approved by the department or by agreement with the county. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §36.
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