2011 California Code
Welfare and Institutions Code
DIVISION 7. MENTAL INSTITUTIONS [7100 - 7700]
ARTICLE 1. Establishment and General Government
Section 7200.06
(a) Of the 1,362 licensed beds at Napa State Hospital, at least 20 percent of these beds shall be available in any given fiscal year for use by counties for contracted services. Of the remaining beds, in no case shall the population of patients whose placement has been required pursuant to the Penal Code exceed 980.
(b) After construction of the perimeter security fence is completed at Napa State Hospital, no patient whose placement has been required pursuant to the Penal Code shall be placed outside the perimeter security fences, with the exception of placements in the general acute care and skilled nursing units. The State Department of Mental Health shall ensure that appropriate security measures are in place for the general acute care and skilled nursing units.
(c) Any alteration to the security perimeter structure or policies shall be made in conjunction with representatives of the City of Napa, the County of Napa, and local law enforcement agencies.
(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 22, Sec. 221. Effective January 1, 2006.)
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