W. Va. Code § 27-6A-10

Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 27-6A-10 - Medications and management of court-ordered individuals
(a) At any time pursuant to §27-6A-2, §27-6A-3, or §27-6A-4 of this code, an individual is court ordered to a mental health facility or state hospital, the individual has the right to receive treatment under the standards of medical management.
(b) An individual with health care decision-making capacity may refuse medications or other management unless court-ordered to be treated, or unless a treating clinician determines that medication or other management is necessary in emergencies or to prevent danger to the individual or others: Provided, That medication management intended to treat an individual's condition that causes or contributes to incompetency shall constitute treatment.

W. Va. Code § 27-6A-10

Amended by 2021 Acts, ch. 88 (SB 702), eff. 7/9/2021.