Section 10-619 - Individual certified by physician or psychologist. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-619. Individual certified by physician or psychologist.
 

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. 
 

[1982, ch. 525, § 1; 2004, ch. 25, § 6.]