27A-10-22. Discretion of law enforcement officer to arrest--Priority given to placement.
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The provisions of § 27A-10-21 do not limit the law enforcement officer's discretion in arresting a person for a criminal offense. However, the law enforcement officer shall give priority to placing a severely mentally ill person who has also committed a misdemeanor offense in a mental health facility and a person intoxicated or incapacitated by the effects of alcohol or drugs, as defined by § 34-20A-2 , who has also committed a misdemeanor offense in a detoxification facility.