West Virginia Code > Chapter 27 > Article 4 – Voluntary Hospitalization


27-4-1	Authority to receive voluntary patients
27-4-2	Release of voluntary patients
27-4-3	Right to release on application
27-4-4	Admission and treatment of voluntary patients; statement of rights; consent for treatment

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Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
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.
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