# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 63 — Community-Based Behavioral Health Programs and Services

### Chapter 07 — Outpatient Civil Commitment (OCC) Pilot Program

#### Regulation .07 Application Approval and Development of Treatment Plan.

*COMAR 10.63.07.07*

A. Within 3 business days from receiving an application for admission, the Administration shall:

  (1) Determine whether the individual meets the criteria for admission to the program;

  (2) Determine whether the program is appropriate to meet the individual’s needs; and

  (3) Provide written notice to the individual and to the administrative head of the inpatient facility of the Administration’s decision to approve or deny the application.

B. If the application is approved, the Administration shall oversee the development of the proposed program treatment plan.

C. If the application is denied, the individual may not be admitted into the program.