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§ 27-6a-10 — West Virginia Law | CourtGPT
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West Virginia Legal Code

§ 27-6a-10

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(a) At any time pursuant to 27-6A-2, 27-6A-3, or 27-6A-4 of this code, an individual is court ordered to a mental health facility or state hospital, the individual has the right to receive treatment under the standards of medical management.(b) An individual with health care decision-making capacity may refuse medications or other management unless court-ordered to be treated, or unless a treating clinician determines that medication or other management is necessary in emergencies or to prevent danger to the individual or others: Provided, That medication management intended to treat an individuals condition that causes or contributes to incompetency shall constitute treatment.