Section R9-21-502. Emergency Admission for Evaluation

A.       An application for emergency evaluation pursuant to A.R.S. § 36-524 may be made to any evaluation agency licensed and approved by the Department to provide such services on Department form MH-104, Titled “Application for Emergency Admission for Evaluation,” set forth in Exhibit C.

B.       Prior to admission of an individual under this rule, the evalua- tion agency shall notify the appropriate regional authority of the potential admission so that the regional authority may first:

1.        Provide services or treatment to the individual as an alter- native to admission; or

2.        Authorize admission of the individual.

C.       If the evaluation agency does not provide notice pursuant to subsection (B) of this rule, the regional authority shall not be obligated to pay for the services provided.

D.       Only a mental health agency licensed by the Department to provide emergency services according to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 4 may provide court-ordered emergency admission services under A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 5, Article 4.

Historical Note

Adopted under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chap- ter 6 pursuant to Laws 1992, Ch. 301, § 61, effective October 7, 1992; received in the Office of the Secretary of State October 14, 1992 (Supp. 92-4). Former Section R9-21-502 renumbered to R9-21-501; new Section R9- 21-502 renumbered from R9-21-503 and amended by exempt rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 3296, effective June 30,

2003 (Supp. 03-2).