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May sheriffs refuse to transport to an alternate RMHI outside of their region, precipitating incarceration without treatment or release to the community?

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May sheriffs refuse to transport to an alternate RMHI outside of their region, precipitating incarceration without treatment or release to the community?

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The law requires sheriffs to transport the service recipient to an RMHI if a service recipient is properly referred for admission and the referral source provides the sheriff with a written statement with a confirmation number verifying that suitable accommodations are available at an RMHI.