Maryland § 10-6A-02 - IN EFFECT
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-6A-02 — IN EFFECT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-6A-02. IN EFFECT
IN EFFECT
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 703 AND 704 OF 2024 //
(a) The issuance of an assisted outpatient treatment order against a respondent under this subtitle may not be:
(1) The basis for the involuntary admission of the respondent to a facility under this title; or
(2) Used as evidence of incompetency of the respondent.
(b) This subtitle may not be construed to abridge or modify any civil right of the respondent, including:
(1) Any civil service ranking or appointment;
(2) The right to apply for voluntary admission to a facility under § 10–609 of this title; and
(3) Any right relating to a license, permit, certification, privilege, or benefit under any law.
(c) Any right normally afforded to an individual in a civil or criminal matter shall apply.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-6A-02
What does Maryland Code § 10-6A-02 cover?
Section 10-6A-02 ("IN EFFECT") is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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