Vermont Statutes Title 18 Sec. 7902
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 18 Sec. 7902
- 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.
§ 7902. Interstate transfers
(a) The transfer of nonresident patients to out-of-state facilities shall be governed by the Interstate Compact on Mental Health.
(b) The transfer of nonresident patients from an out-of-state institution or hospital to a hospital in Vermont for the purpose of being near relatives or friends shall be in the discretion of the Commissioner, who shall take into consideration the relationship of the patient to his or her family, legal guardian, or friends, in order to maintain those relationships and encourage visits beneficial to the patient. (Added 1967, No. 305 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1968; amended 2005, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), § 41.)