34-20A-63. Emergency commitment--Grounds.
An intoxicated person who:
(1)Has threatened, attempted, or inflicted physical harm on himself or herself or on another or is likely to inflict physical harm on another unless committed; or
(2)Is incapacitated by the effects of alcohol or drugs; or
(3)Is pregnant and abusing alcohol or drugs;
may be committed to an approved treatment facility for emergency treatment. A refusal to undergo treatment does not constitute evidence of lack of judgment as to the need for treatment.
Source: SL 1974, ch 240, §11 (a); SL 1985, ch 277, §14; SL 1998, ch 204, §1.