2013 Maryland Code
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
§ 4-210 - Medical treatment of juvenile inmates
§4-210.
(a) On the recommendation of a health care provider, the Director or Director’s designee may authorize medical treatment of a juvenile inmate when:
(1) in the judgment of the Director or designee, the treatment is necessary; and
(2) a parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis of the juvenile is not available on a timely basis to give the authorization.
(b) The Director or Director’s designee may not be held liable for authorizing in good faith medically necessary treatment under subsection (a) of this section.
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