1. (1) Criteria for admission. Admission is voluntary, except that a minor may be admitted to a YCSF under this section by a court order under s. 51.20 (13) (a) 3., Stats., or through the procedure under s. 51.13, Stats. No YCSF may accept a minor for detention under s. 51.15, Stats.

2. (2) Eligibility for services.

   1. (a) A YCSF provides emergency mental health services. To receive emergency mental health services, a youth shall be in a crisis or be in a situation which is likely to develop into a crisis if supports are not provided.
   2. (b) Admission may be preventative.
   3. (c) A YCSF may accept an eligible youth from an inpatient setting.
3. (3) Consent for admission. A YCSF may admit a youth only after obtaining the written and informed consent of the youth or their legal representative, or if authorized by a county department under s. 51.42 or 51.437, Stats., to which the youth has been committed pursuant to s. 51.20 (13), Stats.
4. (4) Authorization. Admissions must be authorized by a staff member qualified under s. DHS 34.21(3) (b) 1. to 8. within 24 hours of admission.

History

History: EmR1922: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-19; CR 19-077: cr. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20; correction in numbering in (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register July 2020 No. 775.