Pennsylvania § 5822 - Execution.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5822 — Execution., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5822. Execution.
(a) Who may make.--An individual who is at least 18 years of age or an emancipated minor and has not been deemed incapacitated pursuant to section 5511 (relating to petition and hearing; independent evaluation) or severely mentally disabled pursuant to Article III of the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, may make a declaration governing the initiation, continuation, withholding or withdrawal of mental health treatment.
(b) Requirements.--A declaration must be:
(1) Dated and signed by the declarant by signature or mark or by another individual on behalf of and at the direction of the declarant.
(2) Witnessed by two individuals, each of whom must be at least 18 years of age.
(c) Witnesses.--
(1) An individual who signs a declaration on behalf of and at the direction of a declarant may not witness the declaration.
(2) A mental health care provider and its agent may not sign a declaration on behalf of and at the direction of a declarant if the mental health care provider or agent provides mental health care services to the declarant.
Cross References. Section 5822 is referred to in section 5826 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5822
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5822 cover?
Section 5822 ("Execution.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 5822?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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