§ 10-619. Individual certified by physician or psychologist

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   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.

HISTORY: 1982, ch. 525, § 1; 2004, ch. 25, § 6.

                    
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