Within twenty-four (24) hours after the request for discharge, the minor shall be evaluated by a child and adolescent psychiatrist together with the inter- or multidisciplinary team, in order to find whether the minor poses immediate danger to him/herself, to others, or to any property as shown by violent or consistent acts that denote the presence of a mental disorder. If no such finding is made, the minor shall be discharged immediately. If as a result of the request for discharge, and after the evaluation set forth in this section, it is found that the minor poses immediate danger, an order for placement shall be petitioned from the court, which shall not exceed fifteen (15) days and the change of status from voluntary to involuntary placement. The court shall schedule a hearing within the following twenty-four (24) hours. During the course of this process, the minor shall remain hospitalized. The proceedings for voluntary-to-involuntary placement shall be continued, whereby the court shall schedule a hearing pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. History —Oct. 2, 2000, No. 408, § 8.20; Aug. 6, 2008, No. 183, § 48.
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