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ARTICLE XVII
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Institutions for detention of criminals; probation; parole; state commission of correction
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SECTION 4
Care and treatment of persons suffering from mental disorder or defect; visitation of institutions for
Constitution (CNS) CHAPTER , ARTICLE XVII
§ 4. The care and treatment of persons suffering from mental disorder
or defect and the protection of the mental health of the inhabitants of
the state may be provided by state and local authorities and in such
manner as the legislature may from time to time determine. The head of
the department of mental hygiene shall visit and inspect, or cause to be
visited and inspected by members of his or her staff, all institutions
either public or private used for the care and treatment of persons
suffering from mental disorder or defect.