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Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

Article 12 – Treatment Categories

Revised October 31, 1990

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62080.13.1 Inappropriate Category Designation

  • Professional differences of opinion regarding an inmate’s placement in a psychiatric category may occur amongst clinical staff at an institution. If these differences cannot be resolved informally, the case shall be referred to the institution’s Chief Psychiatrist for resolution.

  • If the differences of opinion occur between clinical staff at separate institutions and agreement cannot be reached, the case shall be referred to the Chief Psychiatrist, Mental Health Services Branch, for resolution.