§ 10-610
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§10–610.
(a)On behalf of a minor, a parent or guardian of the person of the minor may apply, under this section, for admission of the minor to:
(1)Any facility that is not a State facility; or
(2)The following State facilities:
(i)A regional institute for children and adolescents; and
(ii)The child or adolescent unit of a State facility.
(b)The applicant shall submit a formal, written application that contains the personal information and is on the form required by the Administration.
(c)A facility may not admit an individual under this section unless:
(1)The individual has a mental disorder;
(2)The mental disorder is susceptible to care or treatment;
(3)The applicant understands the nature of a request for admission; and
(4)Assent to the admission has been given:
(i)By the admitting physician of the facility; or
(ii)For a child or adolescent unit of a State facility, by:
1. 1 physician and 1 psychologist;
2. 2 physicians;
3. 1 physician and 1 psychiatric nurse practitioner;
4. 1 physician and 1 licensed certified social worker–clinical; or
5. 1 physician and 1 licensed clinical professional counselor.
(d)An admission under this section to a child or adolescent unit of a State facility may not exceed 20 days.