Maryland § 3-824
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-824, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-824.
(a) The court shall hear and rule on a petition seeking an order for emergency medical or psychiatric treatment on an expedited basis.
(b) (1) The court may order emergency medical, dental, or surgical treatment of a child alleged to have a condition or illness that, in the opinion of a licensed physician or dentist, as the case may be, requires immediate treatment, if the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian is not available or, without good cause, refuses to consent to the treatment.
(2) A child may be placed in an emergency facility on an emergency basis under Title 10, Subtitle 6, Part IV of the Health - General Article.
(c) The court shall apply the factors specified in § 13-711(b) of the Estates and Trusts Article, to the extent relevant, when deciding whether to withhold or withdraw a life-sustaining procedure, as defined in § 13-711(c) of the Estates and Trusts Article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-824
What does Maryland Code § 3-824 cover?
Section 3-824 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 3-824?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 3-824" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 3-824 apply to my situation?
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