§ 10–610
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 10-610 (2026)
Title 10. Mental Health Law
Subtitle 6. Admission Provisions
§ 10–610LinkCopy Citation
(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.