# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:5: 171-A:5 Voluntary Entry Into Service Delivery System

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S5

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:5
- **Heading:** 171-A:5 Voluntary Entry Into Service Delivery System
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 171-A / Section 5

## Text

I. Applications for service shall be made by the developmentally disabled person seeking such service, and all placements shall be voluntary. If the client is under the age of 18, the application for service may be initiated by a parent or legal guardian. If the client is over the age of 18 and has been found to be incapacitated by the probate court, the application for service may be initiated by the court-appointed guardian. II. Notwithstanding paragraph I, a person may be involuntarily admitted to the service delivery system pursuant to RSA 171-B.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:1 171-A:1 Purpose and Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:1-a 171-A:1-a Full Funding of Services Budget; Limits of Waiting Lists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S1-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:1-e 171-A:1-e Budget Flexibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S1-e.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:2 171-A:2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S2.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:3 171-A:3 Rulemaking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:4 171-A:4 State Service Delivery System.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S4.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:5 171-A:5 Voluntary Entry Into Service Delivery System.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S5.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:6 171-A:6 Entry Into the Service Delivery System.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S6.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:7 171-A:7 Withdrawal From Service Delivery System.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S7.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:8 171-A:8 Termination of Service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S8.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:8-a 171-A:8-a Transfer of Involuntary Admittees; Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S8-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:8-b 171-A:8-b Establishing Certain Dedicated Funds and Transfers of Certain Appropriations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S8-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:9 171-A:9 Residential Services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S9.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:10 171-A:10 Residential Services; Legal Counsel and Guardianship.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C171-A_S10.md)

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