Vermont § 7504 - Application and certificate for emergency examination
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 7504 — Application and certificate for emergency examination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7504. Application and certificate for emergency examination
- (a) Upon written application by an interested party made under the pains and penalties
of perjury and accompanied by a certificate by a licensed physician who is not the
applicant, a person shall be held for admission to a hospital for an emergency examination
to determine if he or she is a person in need of treatment. The application and certificate
shall set forth the facts and circumstances that constitute the need for an emergency
examination and that show that the person is a person in need of treatment. (b) The application and certificate shall be authority for transporting the person to
a hospital for an emergency examination, as provided in section 7511 of this title. (c) For the purposes of admission of an individual to a designated hospital for care and
treatment under this section, a head of a hospital, as provided in subsection (a)
of this section, may include a person designated in writing by the head of the hospital
to discharge the authority granted in this section. A designated person must be an
official hospital administrator, supervisory personnel, or a licensed physician on
duty on the hospital premises other than the certifying physician under subsection
(a) of this section. (Added 1967, No. 305 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1968; amended 1969, No. 33, § 2, eff. April 1, 1969; 1973, No. 107, § 4; 1977, No. 252 (Adj. Sess.), § 7; 2003, No. 122 (Adj. Sess.), § 141f; 2013, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 7504
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 7504 cover?
Section 7504 ("Application and certificate for emergency examination") 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 § 7504?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 7504" (Vermont). 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 Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 7504 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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