(1) The commitment of a person to the Montana Development Center as a person with a serious developmental disability in need of the services of that residential facility or commitment under a community treatment plan is subject to statutory procedures and requirements of Title 52, chapter 20, part 1, MCA, inclusive of the formal residential facility screening team process. The Manual for the Screening of Persons Being Considered for Civil Commitment to the Montana Development Center or to a Community Treatment Plan, effective August 28, 2012, sets forth further requirements and criteria that govern the residential facility screening team.

(2) The department adopts and incorporates by reference the Manual for the Screening of Persons Being Considered for Civil Commitment to the Montana Development Center or to a Community Treatment Plan, effective August 28, 2012.

(3) A copy of the manual may be obtained through the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Program, 111 N. Sanders, P.O. Box 4210, Helena, MT 59604-4210.