645.200 Responsibilities of hospital after receipt of notice of intent to leave.
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(1)An authorized staff physician of the hospital shall discharge the child from the
hospital within five
(5)days, exclusive of holidays and weekends, after receipt of a
child's notice of intent to leave, unless the hospital, the parent, or other person
exercising custodial control or supervision files a notice of contest with the court
within the five
(5)day period.
(2)Copies of the notice of contest shall be delivered by the party originating it to:
(a)The child or his attorney;
(b)The child's parent or other person exercising custodial control or supervision;
and
(c)The hospital.
(3)The proponent of continued hospitalization shall file a petition for certification with
his notice of contest.