6159v

Any minor who receives mental health services and is in a providing institution, may request to be transferred if said transfer is necessary and without detriment to the minor, provided he/she and the receiving institution accept the transfer. The minor, closest family member or legal guardian shall be notified of the transfer at least three (3) days in advance. If the minor’s life is in imminent danger, the transfer shall take place and his/her father, mother with patria potestas or legal guardian shall be notified within twenty-four (24) hours of said transfer.If the minor, his/her father, mother with patria potestas or legal guardian has any objection to it, the institution shall give him/her the opportunity to reconsider said transfer, pursuant to § 6153v of this title. During the process of reconsidering the transfer, the minor shall remain in the original institution that provides mental health services. History —Oct. 2, 2000, No. 408, § 8.23, eff. 90 days after Oct. 2, 2000.