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§ 10-804. Writ of habeas corpus

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 10. Mental Health Law (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 8. Release and Transfers (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health - General, § 10-804
§ 10-804. Writ of habeas corpus
In general
(a) Any individual who has been admitted to a facility or Veterans' Administration hospital or any person on behalf of the individual may apply at any time to a court of competent jurisdiction for a writ of habeas corpus to determine the cause and the legality of the detention.
Application for writ of habeas corpus
(b) The Director, in the name of the Administration, may make an application for a writ of habeas corpus to determine whether a facility properly admitted or properly holds an individual. The State's Attorney for the county where the facility is located or the individual is a resident, on behalf of the Administration, shall file the application.

Credits

Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982.
Formerly Art. 59, § 14.
MD Code, Health - General, § 10-804, MD HEALTH GEN § 10-804
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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