Sec. 462.077. PASS OR FURLOUGH FROM INPATIENT CARE. (a) The facility administrator may permit a patient admitted to the facility under an order for inpatient services to leave the facility under a pass or furlough. (b) A pass authorizes the patient to leave the facility for not more than 72 hours. A furlough authorizes the patient to leave for a longer period. (c) The pass or furlough may be subject to specified conditions. (d) When a patient is furloughed, the facility administrator shall notify the court that issued the commitment order.
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