§ 10-619. Individual certified by physician, psychologist, or psychiatric nurse practitioner.

MD Health-Gen Code § 10-619 (2019) (N/A)
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Within 12 hours of notification by a physician, licensed psychologist, or psychiatric nurse practitioner who has certified an individual under this part, a facility operated by the Maryland Department of Health 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, psychologist, or psychiatric nurse practitioner 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.