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645.220 Notice requirements.
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If a child who is at least sixteen (16) years of age is voluntarily admitted to a
hospital under this chapter, the hospital shall give notice within twenty-four (24)
hours to the child's parents or other person exercising custodial control or
supervision, including the state, if applicable.
Notices under this section shall advise the recipient of the following:
(a) The name, address, telephone number and name of the hospital's
administrator;
(b) The hospital's policies concerning visitation and other communications;
(c) The right of the parent or other person exercising custodial control or
supervision to participate in the child's treatment; and
(d) The right of the parent or other person exercising custodial control or
supervision to participate in any proceedings under this chapter, including
the right to seek discharge of the child under KRS 645.230.
When a petition for certification or for emergency hospitalization is filed, the
court shall immediately notify the child's parents or other person exercising
custodial control or supervision, including the state, if applicable.
Notices under this section shall be in the form most likely to reach the intended
person.
Effective:April 10, 1988
History: Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 124, effective April 10, 1988. -Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 167, effective July 1, 1987.
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