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Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 2217. Changing to voluntary status

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

An involuntary patient is entitled to change that patient's own status to that of a voluntary patient if a member of the staff of the facility certifies that:

(1) The patient is reasonably capable of understanding the nature of the decision to change status;  and

(2) Such a change is in the patient's best interest.  If such a change in status is challenged within 2 days by the patient's next of kin or legal representative, the court will schedule a hearing to finally determine the matter.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 2217. Changing to voluntary status - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-16-health-and-safety/de-code-sect-16-2217/

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