222.441 Capacity of minor to consent to treatment -- Petition to District Court by
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minor hospitalized or treated involuntarily.
(1)Notwithstanding any other law, a minor who suffers from a substance use disorder
or emotional disturbance from the effects of a family member or legal guardian's
substance use disorder or the parent or guardian of the minor may give consent to
the furnishing of medical care or counseling related to the assessment or treatment
of the conditions. The consent of the minor shall be valid as if the minor had
achieved majority. No person or facility shall incur liability by reason of having
made a diagnostic examination or rendered treatment as provided in this section, but
the immunity shall not apply to any negligent acts or omissions.
(2)A minor hospitalized or treated without the minor's consent but with the consent of
the parent or guardian may petition the District Court to determine whether the
minor is suffering from a substance use disorder and whether the treatment is
necessary for the health and welfare of the minor.