Okla. Stat. tit. 43A, § 2-108
Investigation into Care and Treatment of the Mentally Ill - Resolution of Complaints - Confidentiality of Records
Effective Nov 1, 2002Added by Laws 1953, HB 846, c. 1, p. 171, § 98; Amended by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 11, eff. November 1, 1986; Renumbered from 43A O.S. § 98 by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 103, eff. November 1, 1986; Amended by Laws 1990, SB 866, c. 51, § 33, emerg. eff. April 9, 1990; Amended by Laws 2002, SB 1624, c. 488, § 7, eff. November 1, 2002 (superseded document available).
- A. When the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has reason to believe that any individual receiving services from a facility operated by, certified by, or under contract with the Department has been wrongfully deprived of liberty, or is cruelly, negligently or improperly treated, or inadequate provision is made for the individual’s appropriate medical care, proper supervision and safe keeping, the Department may ascertain the facts or may require an investigation of the facts .
- B. The Board shall establish and maintain a fair, simple and expeditious system for resolution of complaints of all individuals receiving such services.
Added by Laws 1953, HB 846, c. 1, p. 171, § 98; Amended by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 11, eff. November 1, 1986; Renumbered from 43A O.S. § 98 by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 103, eff. November 1, 1986; Amended by Laws 1990, SB 866, c. 51, § 33, emerg. eff. April 9, 1990; Amended by Laws 2002, SB 1624, c. 488, § 7, eff. November 1, 2002 (superseded document available).