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2010 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
TITLE 10 - MENTAL HYGIENE LAW
Subtitle 6 - Admission Provisions
PART I. Definitions; General Provisions.
- Section 10-601 - Definitions.
- Section 10-602 - Admissions authorized.
- Section 10-603 - Limitations on admissions - Geriatric evaluations.
- Section 10-604 - Limitations on admissions - Private group homes.
- Section 10-605 - Report on admission.
- Section 10-606 - , 10-607. [Reserved].
PART II. Voluntary Admissions.
- Section 10-608 - Scope of Part II.
- Section 10-609 - Application by individual.
- Section 10-610 - Application by parent or guardian.
- Section 10-611 - , 10-612. [Reserved].
PART III. Involuntary Admissions.
- Section 10-613 - "Involuntary admission" defined.
- Section 10-614 - Applicants.
- Section 10-615 - Applications.
- Section 10-616 - Certificates.
- Section 10-617 - Admission limitations.
- Section 10-618 - Exemption from liability.
- Section 10-619 - Individual certified by physician or psychologist.
PART IV. Emergency Evaluations.
- Section 10-620 - Definitions.
- Section 10-621 - List of emergency facilities.
- Section 10-622 - Petition for emergency evaluation.
- Section 10-623 - Action on petition of lay petitioner.
- Section 10-624 - Emergency facility.
- Section 10-625 - Emergency involuntary admission.
- Section 10-626 - Emergency evaluation of arrested individuals.
- Section 10-627 - Notice of admission of individual 65 or older.
- Section 10-628 - Reimbursement for services provided under emergency petition.
- Section 10-629 - Exemption from liability.
- Section 10-630 - Court records relating to a petition for emergency evaluation.
PART V. Hearings on Admission.
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