West Virginia Code > Chapter 27 > Article 8 – Maintenance of Mentally Ill or Mentally Retarded Patients
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| 27-8-1 | Maintenance of patients; patient assets; reimbursement procedures |
| 27-8-3 | Care of patients in boarding homes |
Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 27 > Article 8 - Maintenance of Mentally Ill or Mentally Retarded Patients
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by printing, engraving, writing, or otherwise. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10