§ 2217. Changing to voluntary status.
86 words·~1 min read·
/de/title-16/chapter-22-substance-abuse-treatment-act/2217·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
An involuntary patient is entitled to change that patient’s own status to that of a voluntary patient if a member of the staff of the facility certifies that:
(1)The patient is reasonably capable of understanding the nature of the decision to change status; and
(2)Such a change is in the patient’s best interest. If such a change in status is challenged within 2 days by the patient’s next of kin or legal representative, the court will schedule a hearing to finally determine the matter.