State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Maine > Title34b > Title34-Bch9sec0 > Title34-Bsec9005Title 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES HEADING: PL 1995, C. 560, PT. K, §7 (RPR); 2001, C. 354, §3 (AMD)
Chapter 9: INTERSTATE COMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH
§9005. Escape--Article V
Whenever a dangerous or potentially dangerous patient escapes from an institution in any party state, that state shall promptly notify all appropriate authorities within and without the jurisidiction of the escape in a manner reasonably calculated to facilitate the speedy apprehension of the escapee. Immediately upon the apprehension and identification of any such dangerous or potentially dangerous patient, he shall be detained in the state where found pending disposition in accordance with law. [1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).
