SECTION 7.23. Unauthorized Departures That May Have Unusual Consequences  


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  • The CEO or designee shall immediately if possible, but in no case more than one hour later make a missing person report to the appropriate law enforcement agency upon discovering an unauthorized departure that may have unusual consequences for an individual who:

    (1) is unable to ensure his or her personal safety and/or is considered to be a danger to self or others; and

    (2) is receiving court-ordered inpatient or residential services or is voluntarily receiving mental retardation residential services.

Source Note: The provisions of this §7.23 adopted to be effective April 27, 2003, 28 TexReg 3347; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 8841