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Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

Article 7 – Transfers – DMH

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62030.19 Jurisdiction of Patients

  • During the time DMHDepartment of Mental Health (see Department of State Hospitals DSH) patients are confined at the Departments institutions, they shall retain their status as patients of DMHDepartment of Mental Health (see Department of State Hospitals DSH).

  • Such patients are not subject to the provisions of PCPenal Code 4500, 4501, 4501.5, 4502 or 4530. They are, however, subject to the rules and regulations of the Director. In the event of an escape, attempted escape, fight or riot, employees shall deal with such persons the same as an inmate committed to the Department.