Alaska Statutes.
Title 47. Welfare, Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 30. Mental Health
Section 785. Authorized Absences.
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AS 47.30.785. Authorized Absences.

A respondent undergoing involuntary treatment on an inpatient basis under AS 47.30.700 - 47.30.815 may be authorized to be absent from the treatment facility during times specified by the professional person in charge, or that person's professional designee, when an authorization to be absent is in the best interests of the respondent and the respondent is not likely to cause harm to self or others.

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