§ 10–703

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 10-703 (2026)

Title 10. Mental Health Law

Subtitle 7. Rights of Mentally Ill Individuals in Facilities

(a)

Each individual in a facility shall be entitled to converse privately with and receive visits:

(1)

At all reasonable hours, from a lawyer that the individual chooses;

(2)

At all reasonable hours, from a clergyman that the individual chooses; and

(3)

During reasonable visiting hours that the facility sets, from any other visitor if the individual wishes to see the visitor.

(b)

If an individual refuses to see a visitor, the refusal shall be made a permanent part of the individual’s record.

(c)

(1)

If, for medically justified reasons, visits or private conversations are restricted, the restriction and the reasons for the restriction shall be:

(i)

Signed by a physician;

(ii)

Dated as to when the restriction expires;

(iii)

Made a permanent part of the individual’s record; and

(iv)

Reviewed every 30 days if the restriction remains in effect.

(2)

Visits of an individual’s lawyer or clergyman may not be restricted during reasonable hours.