1. A. An alcohol- and/or drug-dependent person may apply for voluntary treatment directly to an approved treatment facility. A minor may apply for voluntary treatment subject to the provisions of Section 2602 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

   A minor not empowered by Section 2602 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes to consent to voluntary treatment or an incompetent person may apply for voluntary treatment with the approval of his parent, spouse or legal guardian.

2. B. Subject to rules adopted by the Authority, the administrator in charge of an approved treatment facility may determine who shall be admitted for treatment. When a person is refused admission to an approved treatment facility, the administrator, subject to rules adopted by the Authority, shall refer the person to another approved treatment facility for treatment if possible and appropriate.
3. C. When a patient receiving inpatient care leaves an approved treatment facility, he shall be encouraged to consent to appropriate outpatient or intermediate treatment. If it appears to the administrator in charge of the approved treatment facility that the patient is an alcohol- or drug-dependent person who requires help, the facility shall arrange for assistance in obtaining supportive services and residential facilities if possible and appropriate.
4. D. If he is a minor or an incompetent person, the request for discharge from an inpatient facility shall be made by a parent, spouse, or legal guardian, or by the minor if he was voluntarily admitted.

Laws 1978, SB 280, c. 64, § 9; Amended by Laws 1983, SB 163, c. 134, § 19, emerg. eff. July 1, 1983; Amended by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 93, eff. November 1, 1986; Renumbered from 63 O.S. § 2126 by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 104, eff. November 1, 1986.