> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://coloradobehavioralhealthadministration.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Legal Status Codes

> Legal status classification codes for CoBHRM admissions and discharges

| Code | Description |
| - | - |
| `01` | Voluntary |
| `02` | Court-directed voluntary |
| `03` | Forensic |
| `04` | 72-hour evaluation and treatment |
| `05` | Short-term certification |
| `06` | Long-term certification |
| `07` | Emergency Alcohol/Drug Commitment |
| `08` | Children's Code C.R.S. 19-1-101 |
| `09` | Involuntary Alcohol/Drug Commitment |
| `10` | Conditional Release |
| `11` | DYS Commitment |
| `12` | DYS Detention |
| `13` | DOC/Community Parole |

## Service Identifier Cross-Validation

> [!WARNING]
>
> **Pending update:** Both the Legal Status codes and Service Identifier codes have been renumbered. The rules below reference the previous numbering and are expected to be replaced before April 1, 2026 once the new cross-validation matrix is finalized.

## Legal Status Categories

### Voluntary (01-02)

Client is participating willingly:

* **Voluntary** -- no court involvement
* **Court-directed voluntary** -- court-referred but not mandated

### Forensic (03)

Client is involved in forensic evaluation or treatment.

### Involuntary Mental Health (04-06, 10)

Civil commitment under Colorado mental health statutes:

* **72-hour evaluation** -- emergency hold for evaluation
* **Short-term certification** -- up to 3 months of involuntary treatment
* **Long-term certification** -- extended involuntary treatment
* **Conditional Release** -- released from certification with conditions

### Substance Use (07, 09)

* **Emergency Alcohol/Drug Commitment** -- emergency involuntary SUD commitment
* **Involuntary Alcohol/Drug Commitment** -- court-ordered SUD treatment

### Children and Youth (08, 11-12)

Youth-specific legal statuses:

* **Children's Code C.R.S. 19-1-101** -- under Colorado Children's Code
* **DYS Commitment** -- Division of Youth Services commitment
* **DYS Detention** -- Division of Youth Services detention

### Corrections (13)

* **DOC/Community Parole** -- Department of Corrections community supervision

> [!TIP]
>
> **Used in:** [ADMISSION - Legal Fields](https://coloradobehavioralhealthadministration.mintlify.site/schemas/admission.md#legal-fields) · [DISCHARGE - Status at Discharge](https://coloradobehavioralhealthadministration.mintlify.site/schemas/discharge.md#status-at-discharge-fields)


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