§3. Application of Chapter; costs

           The provisions of this Chapter apply to persons who are suffering from mental illness or substance-related or addictive disorders. Nothing in this Chapter referring to costs shall be construed to defer or prevent the care of a person in a state psychiatric hospital or state treatment facility, nor his release therefrom.

           Amended by Acts 1954, No. 701, §1; Acts 1978, No. 680, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2, eff. August 1, 2017.