The administrator of the facility to which the person was committed, or an authorized designee, may transfer any person committed to its custody from one accredited treatment facility to another if transfer is advisable based on the committed person's treatment needs. A written report shall state the reasons why transfer to another facility or program is necessary to meet the treatment needs of the committed person. Notice of the transfer and the reasons therefor shall be given to the court, the person's attorney and the person's immediate family, subject to rules of confidentiality.
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