Opinion No. (1981)

REQUESTED BY: Ralph Michener, Director Department of Public Institutions. 1. Who is responsible for the cost of the care provided to a person detained in a state hospital under emergency protective custody pursuant to Neb.Rev.Stat. § 83-1020 (Supp. 1980)?

2. If the counties are liable, is it the county which commits the person or the county of his legal settlement?

3. Would the county which commits the person have legal recourse against the county of legal settlement?

4. Would the counties have recourse against the patient and his relatives?

5. Is it necessary for the Department of Public…