Maryland § 10-6A-08 - IN EFFECT
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-6A-08 — IN EFFECT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-6A-08. IN EFFECT
IN EFFECT
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 703 AND 704 OF 2024 //
(a) If, after hearing all relevant evidence, the court does not find by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent meets the criteria for assisted outpatient treatment, the court shall deny the petition.
(b) (1) If, after hearing all relevant evidence, the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent meets the criteria for assisted outpatient treatment, the court shall order the respondent to comply with assisted outpatient treatment for a period not to exceed 1 year.
(2) The order of the court shall incorporate a treatment plan that:
(i) Is limited in scope to the elements included in the treatment plan presented to the court under § 10–6A–06 of this subtitle; and
(ii) Includes only those elements that the court finds by clear and convincing evidence to be essential to the maintenance of the respondent’s health or safety.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-6A-08
What does Maryland Code § 10-6A-08 cover?
Section 10-6A-08 ("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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