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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The issuance of an assisted outpatient treatment order against a respondent under this subtitle may not be:
(1) The basis for the involuntary admission of the respondent to a facility under this title; or
(2) Used as evidence of incompetency of the respondent.
(b) This subtitle may not be construed to abridge or modify any civil right of the respondent, including:
(1) Any civil service ranking or appointment;
(2) The right to apply for voluntary admission to a facility under § 10-609 of this title; and
(3) Any right relating to a license, permit, certification, privilege, or benefit under any law.
(c) Any right normally afforded to an individual in a civil or criminal matter shall apply.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Health-General § 10-6A-02 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/health-general/md-code-health-gen-sect-10-6a-02/
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