Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 5. |
Subtitle 63. COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES |
Chapter 10.63.07. Outpatient Civil Commitment (OCC) Pilot Program |
Sec. 10.63.07.12. Discharge from the Program
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A. Before Discharge. Before the expiration of the program order, the Administration shall ensure that a transition plan is in place which provides the outpatient services necessary to support the individual in the community.
B. Early Discharge. The Administration may discharge an individual from the program prior to the expiration of the program order upon finding that the individual is:
(1) Not likely a danger to self or others without the order; and
(2) Compliant with the treatment plan and is likely to remain compliant in the future without the order.
C. After Discharge. Following the discharge of a patient from the program, the Administration shall monitor the transition of the individual from the program to voluntary community services for 60 days.