Within 12 hours of notification by a physician, licensed psychologist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed certified social worker–clinical, or licensed clinical professional counselor who has certified an individual under this part, a facility operated by the Maryland Department of Health shall receive and evaluate the individual certified for involuntary admission if: (1) The individual’s involuntary admission is not limited by § 10–617 of this subtitle; (2) An application for admission has been completed; (3) A certifying physician, psychologist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed certified social worker–clinical, or licensed clinical professional counselor is unable to place the individual in a facility not operated by the Department; and (4) The Department is unable to provide for the placement of the person other than in a facility operated by the Department.
Maryland Legal Code