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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 631.130

  • Alcohol or drug abuse facility: a place providing treatment and rehabilitation to persons engaged in alcohol or drug abuse, or both, which is recognized as such a place by the department of mental health. See Missouri Laws 631.005
  • Respondent: an individual who is the subject of involuntary civil detention proceedings instituted under this chapter. See Missouri Laws 631.005

Within three hours after the arrival of the respondent at an alcohol or drug abuse facility, the respondent shall be given a copy of the application for detention; a notice of rights as set out in section 631.135*; and a notice giving the name, business address, and telephone number of an attorney appointed to represent him, and assistance in contacting the attorney if so requested.