Maryland Health - General Section 10-610

      (a)      On behalf of a minor, a parent or guardian of the person of the minor may apply, under this section, for admission of the minor to:

            (1)      Any facility that is not a State facility; or

            (2)      The following State facilities:

                  (i)      A regional institute for children and adolescents; and

                  (ii)      The child or adolescent unit of a State facility.

      (b)      The applicant shall submit a formal, written application that contains the personal information and is on the form required by the Administration.

      (c)      A facility may not admit an individual under this section unless:

            (1)      The individual has a mental disorder;

            (2)      The mental disorder is susceptible to care or treatment;

            (3)      The applicant understands the nature of a request for admission; and

            (4)      Assent to the admission has been given:

                  (i)      By the admitting physician of the facility; or

                  (ii)      For a child or adolescent unit of a State facility, by a physician and psychologist or by 2 physicians.

      (d)      An admission under this section to a child or adolescent unit of a State facility may not exceed 20 days.