Section 1440. Access to mental health services  


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  • Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide that all inmates have access to mental health services. These services shall include a system for mental health screening and mental health evaluation of inmates, a system of referral to the services of qualified mental health professionals, a system for transfer or commitment of inmates in need of mental health services beyond the facility resources, and a system for continuity of care and follow-up procedures.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR230-01-006 § 13.26; Volume 12, Issue 04, eff. December 13, 1995.

Statutory Authority

§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.