§10–610.

(a) On behalf of a minor, a parent or guardian of the person of the minor may apply, under this section, for admission of the minor to:

(1) Any facility that is not a State facility; or

(2) The following State facilities:

(i) A regional institute for children and adolescents; and

(ii) The child or adolescent unit of a State facility.

(b) The applicant shall submit a formal, written application that contains the personal information and is on the form required by the Administration.

(c) A facility may not admit an individual under this section unless:

(1) The individual has a mental disorder;

(2) The mental disorder is susceptible to care or treatment;

(3) The applicant understands the nature of a request for admission; and

(4) Assent to the admission has been given:

(i) By the admitting physician of the facility; or

(ii) For a child or adolescent unit of a State facility, by:

1. 1 physician and 1 psychologist;

2. 2 physicians;

3. 1 physician and 1 psychiatric nurse practitioner;

4. 1 physician and 1 licensed certified social worker–clinical; or

5. 1 physician and 1 licensed clinical professional counselor.

(d) An admission under this section to a child or adolescent unit of a State facility may not exceed 20 days.