The review committee shall be constituted by a psychiatrist and an inter- or multidisciplinary team different from that which tends to the person, as defined in this chapter, to be appointed by the director of the institution. As part of this committee, a representative from an independent community-based organization shall be designated to represent the public interest. Said committee shall be empowered to review the determinations made by the medical director or his/her representative, when the reconsideration procedure has been followed pursuant to the provisions of § 6153u of this title. Once the request for review is received, the committee shall open a record of the proceedings, which shall form part of the person’s clinical record. The committee shall have two (2) working days to conduct a review hearing. The petitioner or his/her representative shall have the right to be heard and to present evidence in said hearing. Within forty-eight (48) hours after the hearing is held, the committee shall submit its findings of facts and conclusions in writing to the petitioner or his/her representative, and to the director of the institution.

(48) hours after the hearing is held, the committee shall submit its findings of facts and conclusions in writing to the petitioner or his/her representative, and to the director of the institution. If the petitioner does not agree, he/she may file an injunction with the Court of First Instance.When any of the members of the review committee is related with the situation to be considered, he/she shall disqualify him/herself from reviewing the case.The committee shall conduct its proceedings so as to guarantee an impartial hearing and due process of law. History —Oct. 2, 2000, No. 408, § 2.23; Aug. 6, 2008, No. 183, § 19.