It is presumed that all minors are mentally competent, except when otherwise found by the court. The judicial finding of disability under § 2342 of Title 31, shall be distinct and separate from the judicial proceeding to determine whether a minor should be subject to involuntary placement. It shall be presumed that all minors with mental disorders have the potential to recover and be rehabilitated by receiving mental healthcare services befitting their diagnosis and severity of their symptoms and signs. In order to accomplish the foregoing, all direct or indirect mental healthcare service providers are hereby placed under the obligation to promptly address any claim for services regarding this population. History —Oct. 2, 2000, No. 408, § 7.03; Aug. 6, 2008, No. 183, § 36.
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