Section 10-613 – “Involuntary Admission” Defined
In this part, “involuntary admission” includes every admission of a minor to a State facility unless the admission is a voluntary admission authorized under Part II of this subtitle.
Section 10-614 – Applicants
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, application for involuntary admission of an individual to a facility or Veterans’ Administration hospital may be made under this part by any person who has a legitimate interest in the welfare of the individual. (b) If the Administration agrees to pay the appropriate expenses, application for involuntary […]
Section 10-615 – Applications
Each application for involuntary admission to a facility or Veterans’ Administration hospital under this part shall: (1) Be in writing; (2) Be dated; (3) Be on the form required by: (i) The Administration, in the case of a facility; or (ii) The Veterans’ Administration hospital, in the case of a Veterans’ Administration hospital; (4) State the relationship of the applicant to […]
Section 10-616 – Certificates
(a) (1) A certificate for involuntary admission of an individual under this part shall: (i) Be based on the personal examination of the physician, psychologist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed certified social worker–clinical, or licensed clinical professional counselor who signs the certificate; and (ii) Be in the form that the Secretary adopts, by rule or regulation. (2) The rules and regulations […]
Section 10-617 – Admission Limitations
(a) A facility or Veterans’ Administration hospital may not admit the individual under this part unless: (1) The individual has a mental disorder; (2) The individual needs inpatient care or treatment; (3) The individual presents a danger to the life or safety of the individual or of others; (4) The individual is unable or unwilling to be admitted voluntarily; and […]
Section 10-618 – Exemption From Liability
(a) A person who applies for involuntary admission of an individual shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-623(b) of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article. (b) A facility or Veterans’ Administration hospital that acts in compliance with the provisions of this part shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–623(c) of the […]
Section 10-619 – Individual Certified by Physician, Psychologist, or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Within 12 hours of notification by a physician, licensed psychologist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed certified social worker–clinical, or licensed clinical professional counselor who has certified an individual under this part, a facility operated by the Maryland Department of Health shall receive and evaluate the individual certified for involuntary admission if: (1) The individual’s involuntary admission is […]