N.J. Admin. Code § 10:35-4.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 10:35-4.1 - Scope

(a) The rules within this subchapter shall apply to patients residing at county psychiatric facilities being considered for transfer to a regional State psychiatric facility and to patients residing at a regional State psychiatric facility being considered for transfer to county psychiatric facilities. No provision within these rules is intended to override or replace provisions within valid judicial orders regarding patient placement or transfer.

(b) Within the parameters set out within this subchapter, the specific process for transfers between Regional State and county psychiatric facilities shall be specified within their affiliation agreement.

(c) Prior to a patient's initial commitment hearing, only emergency transfers may be made. Postponement of such hearings beyond 20 days after admission may not be requested by hospital staff due to the emergency transfer of a patient.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:35-4.1