RSA 171-A:20: Receiving Facility; Rules.

The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the criteria and procedures for designation of receiving facilities which receive persons for involuntary admissions under RSA 171-B. A receiving facility may be designated by the commissioner for one or more purposes, including, but not limited to:

I. Receiving persons for involuntary admission directly pursuant to a court order; and

II. Receiving involuntarily admitted persons by transfer with the approval of the commissioner or designee.