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TITLE 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
PART 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 417 - AGENCY AND FACILITY RESPONSIBILITIES
SUBCHAPTER A - STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
SECTION/RULE §417.23 - Unauthorized Departures That May Have Unusual Consequences
Chapter Review Date 07/29/2024

The CEO or designee shall immediately if possible, but in no case more than one hour later make a missing person report to the appropriate law enforcement agency upon discovering an unauthorized departure that may have unusual consequences for an individual who:(1) is unable to ensure his or her personal safety and/or is considered to be a danger to self or others; and(2) is receiving court-ordered inpatient or residential services or is voluntarily receiving mental retardation residential services.

Source Note: The provisions of this §417.23 adopted to be effective April 27, 2003, 28 TexReg 3347.

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