(1) An authorized staff physician of the hospital shall discharge the child from the hospital within five (5) days, exclusive of holidays and weekends, after receipt of a child’s notice of intent to leave, unless the hospital, the parent, or other person exercising custodial control or supervision files a notice of contest with the court within the five (5) day period.
(2) Copies of the notice of contest shall be delivered by the party originating it to: (a) The child or his attorney;

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 645.200


(b) The child’s parent or other person exercising custodial control or supervision;
and
(c) The hospital.
(3) The proponent of continued hospitalization shall file a petition for certification with his notice of contest.
Effective: July 1, 1987
History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 165, effective July 1, 1987.