New Jersey § 30:4-27
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4-27.
A voluntary patient at a short-term care or psychiatric facility or special psychiatric
hospital shall be discharged by the treatment team at the patient's request. The treatment team shall document all requests for discharge, whether oral or written,
in the patient's clinical record. The facility shall discharge the patient as soon as possible but in every case within
48 hours or at the end of the next working day from the time of the request, whichever
is longer, except that if the treatment team determines that the patient needs involuntary
commitment, the treatment team shall initiate court proceedings pursuant to section
10 of this act. 1 The facility shall detain the patient beyond 48 hours or the end of the next working
day from the time of the request for discharge, only if the court has issued a temporary
court order. 1
N.J.S.A. § 30:4-27.10.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4-27
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-27 cover?
Section 30:4-27 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 30:4-27?
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