Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
MHY Mental Hygiene |
Title B. MENTAL HEALTH ACT |
Article 9. HOSPITALIZATION OF THE MENTALLY ILL |
Section 9.15. Informal admissions
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The director of any hospital approved by the commissioner for such purpose may receive therein as an informal patient any suitable person in need of care and treatment requesting admission thereto. Such person may be admitted as a patient without making formal or written application therefor and any such patient shall be free to leave such hospital at any time after such admission.