53-21-134. Receipt of nonresident person suffering from a mental disorder pending return to home state. A person who is suffering from a mental disorder and in need of commitment and who is not a resident of this state may be committed to the state hospital pursuant to this part. The state hospital shall make every effort to return the nonresident to the state of the person’s residence as provided in chapter 22, part 1, of this title.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 53-21-134

  • Commitment: means an order by a court requiring an individual to receive treatment for a mental disorder. See Montana Code 53-21-102
  • Mental disorder: means any organic, mental, or emotional impairment that has substantial adverse effects on an individual's cognitive or volitional functions. See Montana Code 53-21-102
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • State hospital: means the Montana state hospital. See Montana Code 53-21-102