When any person under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections other than employees is in need of medical, surgical or dental care, and a spouse, adult next of kin or legal guardian is not immediately available or has not previously given authorization for such care, the director of the department of corrections or his authorized representative, upon the recommendation of the attending physician or dentist, may authorize the performance of such necessary medical, surgical or dental service.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 41-1604.01

  • Adult: means a person who has attained eighteen years of age. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Department: means the state department of corrections. See Arizona Laws 41-1601
  • Director: means the director of the state department of corrections. See Arizona Laws 41-1601
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
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