1. (a) The Department will participate in costs incurred by counties for the commitment of individuals under the Mental Health Procedures Act (50 P.S. § § 7101—7503) and intellectual disability commitments under the act.

2. (b) The following costs are allowable:

   1. (1) Mental health review officer time and related costs.
   2. (2) Attorney for the county mental health and intellectual disability program or the facility.
   3. (3) Examination and expert medical testimony by the examining physician.
   4. (4) Cost of client transportation to or from hearing.
   5. (5) Client’s expert witness as provided under section 304(d) of the Mental Health Procedures Act (50 P.S. § 7304(d)).
   6. (6) Commitment delegate expenses.

3. (c) The following costs are not allowable:

   1. (1) Court costs or fees.
   2. (2) Court clerical costs.
   3. (3) Transcription costs.
   4. (4) Client’s attorney.
   5. (5) Court reporter.
   6. (6) Attorney for the petitioner when the petitioner is not the county administrator.
   7. (7) Fees for testimony by witnesses other than expert medical and client’s expert witnesses.

Authority

The provisions of this § 4300.63 amended under sections 201(2) and (8) and 202 of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § § 4201(2) and (8) and 4202).

Source

The provisions of this § 4300.63 amended June 17, 2016, effective June 18, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 3177. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (213190).

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 4300.41 (relating to applicability).