Cap. 525 Art. 15Release from involuntary admission for treatment.

(1) If the patient’s mental health status improves and the criteria for involuntary admission and treatment cease to exist either during the period of involuntary admission, or at the end of the approved involuntary treatment period, as the case may be, the responsible specialist shall immediately request the Commissioner on the prescribed form in accordance with the Sixth Schedule to release the patient from the Involuntary Admission for Treatment Order or the Continuing Detention Order.

(2) On release from the Involuntary Admission for Treatment Order or the Continuing Detention Order the patient shall attain all the rights related to a voluntary admission.