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SECTION 15.29
Involuntary admission on medical certification; notice of admission to residents and others
Mental Hygiene (MHY) CHAPTER 27, TITLE C, ARTICLE 15
§ 15.29 Involuntary admission on medical certification; notice of

admission to residents and others.

(a) The director shall cause written notice of a person's involuntary
admission on an application supported by medical certification to be
given forthwith to the mental hygiene legal service.

(b) The director shall cause written notice of the admission of such
person, including such person's rights under this article, to be given
personally or by mail not later than five days, excluding Sunday and
holidays, after such admission to the following:

1. the nearest relative of the person alleged to have a developmental
disability, other than the applicant, if there be any such person known
to the director.

2. as many as three additional persons, if designated in writing to
receive such notice by the person so admitted.