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(3) the attorney representing the person whose recommitment is sought; (4) the original petitioner under AS 47.37.190(a), if different from the petitioner for recommitment; (5) any other person the court considers appropriate. (c) If, not less than two days before the date set for a recommitment hearing under (a) of this section, the person being recommitted or the person's counsel or advisor files a written request with the court, the court shall summon and impanel a jury of six residents of the judicial district to hear and consider evidence concerning the condition of the person being recommitted. (d) At the hearing regarding recommitment for a 180-day period, the court or jury shall proceed as provided in AS 47.37.200(a) and (b). (e) The provisions of AS 47.37.200(c) — (h) shall apply equally to periods of recommitment under this section, except that references to “30 days” shall be read as “180 days.” Sec. 47.37.207. Unauthorized absences: return to facility. When a person committed under AS 47.37.190 — 47.37.205 is absent from a treatment facility without authorization, the administrator, or that person's designee, may contact peace officers who shall take the person into custody and return the respondent to the treatment facility. Sec. 47.37.210. Records of alcoholics, drug abusers, and intoxicated persons. (a) Except as required by AS 28.35.030(d), the registration and other records of treatment facilities shall remain confidential and are privileged to the patient. (b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, the department may make available information from patients' records for purposes of research into the causes and treatment of alcoholism or drug abuse. Information may not disclose a patient's name. Sec. 47.37.220. Visitation and communication with patients. (a) Patients in any approved treatment facility under this chapter shall be granted reasonable opportunities for adequate consultation with counsel, and for continuing contact with family and friends including the use of telephone facilities, consistent with an effective treatment program. (b) Mail or other communication to or from a patient in any approved treatment facility may not be intercepted, read, or censored. Sec. 47.37.230. Establishment of emergency service patrol. (a) Cities and boroughs may establish emergency service patrols. An emergency service patrol consists of persons trained to give assistance in public places to persons who are intoxicated. Members of an emergency service patrol shall be capable of providing first aid in emergency situations and shall be capable of transporting intoxicated persons to their homes and to and from