2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
§ 10-619 - Individual certified by physician or psychologist
§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.
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