Okla. Stat. tit. 43A, § 1-102
Purpose
Effective Jul 1, 2005Laws 1953, HB 846, p. 152, § 2, emerg. eff. May 2, 1953; Amended by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 1, eff. November 1, 1986; Renumbered from 43A O.S. § 2 by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 103, eff. November 1, 1986; Amended by Laws 2001, HB 1107, c. 186, § 1, eff. November 1, 2001 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2003, HB 1266, c. 46, § 1, emerg. eff. April 8, 2003 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2005, SB 236, c. 348, § 10, emerg. eff. July 1, 2005 (superseded document available).
A. The purpose of the Mental Health Law is to provide for the humane care and treatment of persons who:
- 1. Are mentally ill; or
- 2. Require treatment for drug or alcohol abuse
- B. All such residents of this state are entitled to care and treatment in accordance with the appropriate standard of care.
Laws 1953, HB 846, p. 152, § 2, emerg. eff. May 2, 1953; Amended by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 1, eff. November 1, 1986; Renumbered from 43A O.S. § 2 by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 103, eff. November 1, 1986; Amended by Laws 2001, HB 1107, c. 186, § 1, eff. November 1, 2001 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2003, HB 1266, c. 46, § 1, emerg. eff. April 8, 2003 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2005, SB 236, c. 348, § 10, emerg. eff. July 1, 2005 (superseded document available).