(a) An alcoholic, mentally disturbed or drug dependent person may apply for voluntary treatment directly to an approved public treatment facility. If the proposed patient is a minor or an incompetent person, a parent, a legal guardian, or other legal representative may make the application.
(b) Subject to rules adopted by the Commissioner, the Administrator in charge of an approved public treatment facility may determine who shall be admitted for treatment. If a person is refused admission to an approved public treatment facility, the Administrator, subject to rules adopted by the Commissioner, shall refer the person to another approved public treatment facility for treatment if possible and appropriate.
(c) If a patient receiving inpatient care leaves an approved public treatment facility, he shall be encouraged to consent to appropriate outpatient or intermediate treatment. If it appears to the Administrator in charge of the treatment facility that the patient is mentally disturbed or an alcoholic or drug dependent person who requires help, the Division shall arrange for assistance in obtaining supportive services and residential facilities.
(d) If a patient leaves an approved public treatment facility, with or against the advice of the Administrator in charge of the facility, the Division may make reasonable provision for his transportation to another facility or to his home. If he has no home he shall be referred to the Department of Social Welfare. If he is a minor or an incompetent person, the request for discharge from an inpatient facility shall be made by a parent, legal guardian or other legal representative.