The director shall establish the amount which will fully reimburse the state for the expense of examining, evaluating, treating and maintaining the patient. The state hospital shall charge the patient all or such portion of the established amount as the patient can afford. If the patient is indigent, no charge shall be made. The state hospital shall require prompt payment of the charge.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 36-545

  • Director: means the director of the administration. See Arizona Laws 36-501
  • Patient: means any person who is undergoing examination, evaluation or behavioral or mental health treatment under this chapter. See Arizona Laws 36-501
  • State hospital: means the Arizona state hospital. See Arizona Laws 36-501