Massachusetts § 94F - Discharge from treatment center; declassification; transfer
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 94F — Discharge from treatment center; declassification; transfer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 94F. Discharge from treatment center; declassification; transfer
Section 94F. Any person hospitalized at the treatment center may be discharged therefrom by the superintendent at any time he determines that it is in the best interest of the patient and of the public health so to do.
The superintendent may also declassify the patient as under the care and custody of this center and transfer him to an open ward at the same hospital, or transfer him to another sanatorium or hospital, state, county, municipal or private, if he deems it in the best interest of the patient and the public health. The admission of the patient to such other institutions shall be in accordance with the requirements of law for admission to such institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 94F
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 94F cover?
Section 94F ("Discharge from treatment center; declassification; transfer") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 94F?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 94F" (Massachusetts). 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 Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 94F apply to my situation?
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