§ 10–619
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 10-619 (2026)
Title 10. Mental Health Law
Subtitle 6. Admission Provisions
§ 10–619LinkCopy Citation
Within 12 hours of notification by a physician, licensed psychologist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed certified social worker–clinical, or licensed clinical professional counselor 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, psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed certified social worker–clinical, or licensed clinical professional counselor 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.