36-545. Voluntary admissions to the state
hospital; reimbursements; indigents


The director shall establish the amount which will fully reimburse the state for the
expense of examining, evaluating, treating and maintaining the patient. The state
hospital shall charge the patient all or such portion of the established amount as the
patient can afford. If the patient is indigent, no charge shall be made. The state
hospital shall require prompt payment of the charge.