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Wyoming Statutes Title 25. Institutions of the State § 25-10-118. Objections to proposed transfer or continued hospitalization; notice; hearing; options of court

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A hearing shall be conducted in accordance with this section when a patient contests one (1) of the following actions:

(i) Transfer pursuant to W.S. 25-10-114 or 25-10-115;

(ii) Continuing hospitalization pursuant to W.S. 25-10-116; or

(iii) Repealed by Laws 1989, ch. 147, § 2.

(iv) Revocation of convalescent status release pursuant to W.S. 25-10-127.

(b) Unless otherwise provided, an objection shall be filed with the court within five (5) days of receipt of notice of the intended action. The court shall set a hearing date which shall be within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the objection. If an objection is not filed within five (5) days, or if the patient consents to the action, the court may enter an ex parte order authorizing the action.

(c) The hearing shall be before the court, without a jury. If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that:

(i) The transfer or continuing hospitalization is justified, the court shall enter an order authorizing the transfer or continuing hospitalization; or

(ii) The transfer or continuing hospitalization is not justified, the court shall enter an order prohibiting the transfer or continuing hospitalization.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 25. Institutions of the State § 25-10-118. Objections to proposed transfer or continued hospitalization; notice; hearing; options of court - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-25-institutions-of-the-state/wy-st-sect-25-10-118/

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