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§ 5-623. Involuntary admissions of mental health patients

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Immunities and Prohibited Actions--Health and Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-623
§ 5-623. Involuntary admissions of mental health patients
Currentness
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Admission” has the meaning stated in § 10-101 of the Health-General Article.
(3) “Facility” has the meaning stated in § 10-101 of the Health-General Article.
Persons who apply for involuntary admission of individual
(b) A person who in good faith and with reasonable grounds applies for involuntary admission of an individual is not civilly or criminally liable for making the application under Title 10, Subtitle 6, Part III of the Health-General Article.
Facility or veterans’ administration hospital
(c) A facility or veterans' administration hospital that, in good faith and with reasonable grounds, acts in compliance with the provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 6, Part III of the Health-General Article is not civilly or criminally liable for that action.
Agent or employee of facility or veterans’ administration hospital
(d) An agent or employee of a facility or veterans' administration hospital who, in good faith and with reasonable grounds, acts in compliance with the provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 6, Part III of the Health-General Article is not civilly or criminally liable for that action.

Credits

Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-367 by Acts 1990, c. 546, § 3. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-623 by Acts 1997, c. 14, § 9, eff. April 8, 1997.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-623, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 5-623
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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