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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 21

(1)  A NEW APPLICATION IS MADE UNDER THIS
SUBTITLE FOR A VOLUNTARY ADMISSION; AND

(2)  NEW CERTIFICATES ARE MADE UNDER THIS
SUBTITLE FOR AN INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
59, § 13 and the third sentence of § 11(a).

In subsection (b) of this section, the words
"parent, guardian, or next of kin" are
substituted for the references in former Article
59, § 11(a) to "parent, custodian, or guardian"
and in former Article 59, § 13(a) to "patient's
close next of kin".

See also Article 27, § 623A of the Code, which
requires interpreters to be appointed for certain
handicapped individuals for whom commitment is
sought.

Defined terms: "Administration" § 10-101
"Admission" § 10-101 "Facility" § 10-101

10-632. NOTICE OF HEARING.

THE PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR NEXT OF KIN OF AN INDIVIDUAL
INVOLUNTARILY ADMITTED UNDER THIS SUBTITLE:

(1)   SHALL BE GIVEN NOTICE OF THE HEARING ON THE
ADMISSION; AND

(2)  MAY TESTIFY AT THE HEARING.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
59, § 18(d).

Defined term: "Admission" § 10-101

10-633. REVIEW OF DECISION.

(A)  BOARD OF REVIEW WITHOUT JURISDICTION.

THE BOARD OF REVIEW DOES NOT HAVE JURISDICTION TO
REVIEW THE DETERMINATION OF A HEARING OFFICER ON AN
INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION UNDER THIS SUBTITLE.

(B)  FINAL DECISION.

THE DETERMINATION OF THE HEARING OFFICER IS A FINAL
DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF JUDICIAL
REVIEW OF A FINAL DECISION UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURE ACT.