397.6822  Disposition of client after involuntary assessment.--Based upon the involuntary assessment, a qualified professional of the hospital, detoxification facility, or addictions receiving facility, or a qualified professional when a less restrictive component has been used, must:

(1)  Release the client and, where appropriate, refer the client to another treatment facility or service provider, or to community services;

(2)  Allow the client, if the client has consented, to remain voluntarily at the licensed provider; or

(3)  Retain the client when a petition for involuntary treatment has been initiated, the timely filing of which authorizes the service provider to retain physical custody of the client pending further order of the court.

Adhering to federal confidentiality regulations, notice of disposition must be provided to the petitioner and to the court.