P.R. Laws tit. 24, § 6155o
Any adult who has been admitted involuntarily in a providing institution through a court order may file a petition to the court requesting his/her release. The adult subject of involuntary admission, or a family member, legal guardian or representative, may file the petition for release. The petition shall include:
(a) Name of the person.
(b) A copy of the order(s) for involuntary admission issued by the court.
(c) An explanation or justification for petitioning to be released.
When a petition for release is filed, the court shall schedule a hearing within the next five (5) days as of the date the petition was filed. The court shall state the date, time and place the hearing shall be held, sending a copy to the adult-petitioner, his/her attorney, legal guardian and director of the providing institution.
If the court determines that the adult must not continue involuntarily admitted, he/she shall be released and said determination shall be notified to the adult, his/her attorney, legal guardian and the director of the institution.
If the court determines that the adult must continue involuntarily admitted, the original order may continue pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
In those cases in which the court deems necessary, it may order to transfer the adult to the hospital institution in a vehicle adequate for his/her condition, depending on the severity of the symptoms and signs at the time, in a state, municipal, or private ambulance. The health insurance shall assume the cost for said services in the case of those persons who receive mental health services under the Health Reform.
History —Oct. 2, 2000, No. 408, § 4.16, eff. 90 days after Oct. 2, 2000.