Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 10-6A-02

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 10-6A-02 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Issuance of outpatient treatment order; respondent's civil rights
(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.

Md. Code, HG § 10-6A-02

Added by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 703,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2025.