SECTION 130:12-5-5. Discharge of persons in state custody  


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  • (a)   A discharge date shall be established immediately at the end of an evaluation if habilitative stay is not recommended, or when the inpatient no longer meets habilitative status as set forth in 130:12-3-I and 130:12-3-5. The Center shall notify DHS immediately of any planned discharge date and shall coordinate with DHS the transfer of the inpatient to the physical custody of DHS or the person designated by DHS to maintain physical custody of the inpatient after discharge.
    (b)   An inpatient who is in DHS custody and who no longer meets criteria for inpatient shall be set for discharge no later than sixty (60) days after the treatment team recommends discharge.
    (c)   In the event DHS is unable to arrange placement for the inpatient by the end of 60 days, DHS must come and pick up the child unless a court order for continued stay is received or until appropriate placement is made.
    (d)   Fees for inpatients in DHS custody who remain at the Center until appropriate placement can be found shall be the regular rate for inpatients at the Center.
[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 2598, eff 7-11-02; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2458, eff 7-25-10]