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16 Del. C. § 5001. Definitions [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 23].
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§ 5001. Definitions [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 23]. Except where the context indicates otherwise, as used in this chapter: (1) “Court” means the Superior Court or the Family Court of the State, both of which courts shall have jurisdiction and re…
16 Del. C. § 5002. Determination of mental condition and of procedural compliance as prerequisites to involuntary hospitalization.
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§ 5002. Determination of mental condition and of procedural compliance as prerequisites to involuntary hospitalization. No person shall be involuntarily admitted to or confined as an involuntary patient at a designated psychiatric treatment or hospital, and no designated psychiat…
16 Del. C. § 5003. Voluntary admission procedure.
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§ 5003. Voluntary admission procedure. (a) The Department may establish, under the direction and supervision of the Delaware Psychiatric Center, criteria for voluntary admissions to designated psychiatric treatment facilities and hospitals that differ from the criteria for involu…
16 Del. C. § 5004. Emergency detention of a person with a mental condition; justification; procedure.
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§ 5004. Emergency detention of a person with a mental condition; justification; procedure. (a) Any person who believes that another person’s behavior is both the product of a mental condition and is dangerous to self or dangerous to others may notify a peace officer or a credenti…