Kentucky Statutes 645.150 – Prerequisite for involuntary hospitalization — Discharge of voluntary patient — Notice of discharge required
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(1) A child hospitalized under this chapter shall receive necessary and appropriate treatment.
(2) Except as provided for in KRS § 645.120, no child shall be hospitalized involuntarily unless in the opinion of two (2) qualified mental health professionals, at least one (1) of whom is a physician, he meets the criteria set out in KRS § 645.090.
(3) An authorized staff physician shall discharge any voluntary patient who is no longer mentally ill to a parent, guardian or person exercising custodial control or supervision, or to an appropriate adult or agency having custody.
(4) A hospital which discharges a child for any reason shall notify in writing the court which originally certified hospitalization, explaining the circumstances under which the child was discharged, as soon as practicable.
Effective: April 10, 1988
History: Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 119, effective April 10, 1988. — Created
1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 160, effective July 1, 1987.
(2) Except as provided for in KRS § 645.120, no child shall be hospitalized involuntarily unless in the opinion of two (2) qualified mental health professionals, at least one (1) of whom is a physician, he meets the criteria set out in KRS § 645.090.
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 645.150
- 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.
- Treatment: when used in a criminal justice context, means targeted interventions
that focus on criminal risk factors in order to reduce the likelihood of criminal behavior. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
(3) An authorized staff physician shall discharge any voluntary patient who is no longer mentally ill to a parent, guardian or person exercising custodial control or supervision, or to an appropriate adult or agency having custody.
(4) A hospital which discharges a child for any reason shall notify in writing the court which originally certified hospitalization, explaining the circumstances under which the child was discharged, as soon as practicable.
Effective: April 10, 1988
History: Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 119, effective April 10, 1988. — Created
1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 160, effective July 1, 1987.