Emergency custody transport would include treatment centers and homes

Transportation providers and police would take a person under an emergency custody order to an approved treatment center or the person's residence when required by the provision. This applies to people in emergency custody who need emergency medical evaluation, treatment, or a medical evaluation before admission. Emergency medical evaluation or treatment must be conducted immediately under state and federal law. A hospital physician may require a medical evaluation before the person is admitted. Transport to an approved treatment center or residence would occur after emergency medical evaluation or treatment is completed.

A magistrate or court would authorize an identified alternative transportation provider and direct police to take the person into custody and transfer custody to that provider. Providers may include a family member, friend, community services board representative, certified evaluator, facility, agency, or another trained transportation provider. The magistrate or court must find that the provider is available, willing, and able to transport the person safely. The decision may rely on information from the petitioner, health professionals, community services staff, police, or others with relevant knowledge. A copy of the emergency custody order must travel with the person and be returned to the issuing court as soon as practicable. A facility receiving custody must have the required security capabilities, and a law-enforcement transfer requires an agreement with that facility. These rules apply when an emergency custody order is issued and an alternative provider is identified; an order not executed within eight hours becomes void.