Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 5023. Unwarranted hospitalization in Delaware Psychiatric Center or denial of rights; penalties
Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(a) Any person who wilfully causes, or conspires with or assists another to cause:
(1) The unwarranted hospitalization of any individual in the Delaware Psychiatric Center under this chapter; or
(2) The denial to any individual of any of the rights accorded to said individual under this chapter shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
(b) The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of offenses under this section.
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