Welf. & Inst. Code 8103(h) (1967; amended by SB 1171, 2012)

Summary:

Mental health facilities shall not report to the Department of Justice persons certified for intensive treatment for a mental disorder or impairment by chronic alcoholism [under Welf. & Inst. Code 8103(g)] if the same persons have already been admitted and reported to the DOJ on the basis of their being a threat to themselves or others [under Welf. & Inst. Code 8103(f)]. All facilities shall report to the DOJ upon the discharge of such persons (who are a threat to themselves/others and persons certified for intensive treatment for a mental disorder or impairment by chronic alcoholism) for whom reports have been submitted. However, a report shall not be filed for persons who are discharged within 31 days after the date of admission.

Parties Bound: 
mental health facilities
Associated Federal Law(s): 
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : law enforcement purposes