Vermont § 7503 - Application for voluntary admission
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 7503 — Application for voluntary admission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7503. Application for voluntary admission
- (a) Any person 14 years of age or over may apply for voluntary admission to a designated
hospital or psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth for examination and
treatment. (b) Before the person may be admitted as a voluntary patient, the person shall give consent
in writing on a form adopted by the Department. The consent shall include a representation
that: (1) the person understands that treatment will involve inpatient status or residence at
a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth; (2) the person desires to be admitted to a hospital or a psychiatric residential treatment
facility for youth, respectively; (3) the person consents to admission voluntarily, without any coercion or duress; and (4) the person understands that inpatient treatment or residence at a psychiatric residential
treatment facility for youth may be on a locked unit, and a requested discharge may
be deferred if the treating physician determines that the person is a person in need
of treatment pursuant to section 7101 of this title. (c) If the person is under 14 years of age, the person may be admitted as a voluntary
patient if the person consents to admission, as provided in subsection (b) of this
section, and if a parent or guardian makes written application. (Added 1967, No. 305 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1968; amended 1977, No. 252 (Adj. Sess.), § 6; 2021, No. 30, § 1; 2023, No. 137 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. July 1, 2024.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 7503
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 7503 cover?
Section 7503 ("Application for voluntary admission") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 7503?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 7503 apply to my situation?
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