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Section
37-3-1

Definitions

Section
37-3-2

Authority of Board to Issue Regulations; Powers of Department Generally

Section
37-3-3

Validity of Hospitalization Orders Entered Before September 1, 1978; Establishment of Regulations as to Orders Authorizing Continued Hospitalization of Patients Hospitalized Before September 1, 1978

Section
37-3-4

Immunity of Hospitals, Physicians, Peace Officers, or Other Private or Public Hospital Employees From Liability for Actions Taken in Good Faith Compliance With Admission and Discharge Provisions of Chapter; Immunity Not Applicable to Failure to Meet Standard of Care in Provision of Treatment

Section
37-3-5

Apprehension by Peace Officer of Patient Who Leaves Facility Without Permission

Section
37-3-6

Approval of Private Facilities as Emergency Receiving, Evaluating, or Treatment Facility; Powers and Duties of Private Facilities; Right to Deny Admission

Section
37-3-7

Abandoning or Leaving Patients on Grounds of Psychiatric Hospital

Section
37-3-8

Loitering or Trespassing on Grounds of Psychiatric Hospital