2016 Maryland Code
Correctional Services
Title 4 - Patuxent Institution
Subtitle 2 - General Provisions
§ 4-210. Medical treatment of juvenile inmates
(a) Authorization. -- 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) Immunity. -- 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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