Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, “substantially more restrictive environment” means another facility or that part of a facility that is designated as the place providing maximum security for patients.

     (b) If the transfer of the commitment of an individual is to a substantially more restrictive environment, the transferring facility shall provide the individual with an opportunity for an administrative hearing within ten (10) days after the transfer.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-17(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.59.