53-20-132. Court-ordered placement in community-based services prohibited except through statutory process. This part may not be construed as authorizing the placement of and delivery of services to persons with developmental disabilities in community-based services by court order, except by imposing a community treatment plan pursuant to this part. Placement of persons in voluntary community-based services is governed by 53-20-209.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 53-20-132

  • Community treatment plan: means a comprehensive, individualized plan of care that addresses the habilitation needs of and the risks posed by the behaviors of a respondent who is found to be seriously developmentally disabled. See Montana Code 53-20-102
  • community-based services: means those facilities and services that are available for the evaluation, treatment, and habilitation of persons with developmental disabilities in a community setting. See Montana Code 53-20-102
  • Court: means a district court of the state of Montana. See Montana Code 53-20-102
  • Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See Montana Code 1-1-202