(1) Applicants who are denied admission, or residents who are involuntarily discharged may appeal by submitting, in writing, their reasons for appealing the decision to the director of the Department of Public Health and Human Services, 111 N. Sanders, P.O. Box 4210, Helena, MT 59604-4210 prior to discharge or within 30 days of the denial of admission.

(2) The director will respond to the appeal, in writing, within 30 days of receipt of the appeal.

(3) Pending appeal of an involuntary discharge, the patient may be transferred pursuant to ARM 37.66.120 or allowed to remain at the center until the final decision of the director.

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