HRS §704-417
Using out-of-state treatment facilities
This section explains that a treatment facility can be inside or outside Hawaii, as long as the defendant qualifies for admission and care there. It lets the court or health director use out-of-state facilities when needed.
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The statute, as written — Use of out-of-state institutions
The term "appropriate institution" includes any institution within or without this State to which the defendant may be eligible for admission and treatment for physical or mental disease, disorder, or defect. [L 1972, c 9, pt of §1] COMMENTARY ON §704-417 This section is intended to permit the court (acting through the director of health) or the director of health to utilize institutions outside the jurisdiction of the State.
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