Within twenty-four (24) hours after the petition for release, the adult shall be evaluated by a psychiatrist in consultation with the inter or multidisciplinary team, who shall determine if the adult represents a danger to the self or others, or to property, as an indicator of a mental disorder. If there is no evaluation, the adult shall be released immediately. If as a result of the petition for release, and after the evaluation, the psychiatrist, in consultation with the inter- or multidisciplinary team, determines that the adult represents danger, an order for involuntary admission shall be requested, which shall not exceed fifteen (15) days and the change of status from voluntary to involuntary, within the following twenty-four (24) hours. During this process, the adult shall remain hospitalized. The procedures of involuntary admission provided by this chapter shall be continued. History —Oct. 2, 2000, No. 408, § 4.08, eff. 90 days after Oct. 2, 2000.
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