Maryland Health - General Section 10-619

      Within 12 hours of notification by a physician or licensed psychologist who has certified an individual under Part III of this subtitle, a facility operated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene shall receive and evaluate the individual certified for involuntary admission if:

            (1)      The individual's involuntary admission is not limited by § 10-617 of this subtitle;

            (2)      An application for admission has been completed;

            (3)      A certifying physician or psychologist is unable to place the individual in a facility not operated by the Department; and

            (4)      The Department is unable to provide for the placement of the person other than in a facility operated by the Department.