Sec. 12.12.22.03. Involuntary Admission of an Inmate to a Psychiatric Hospital

A. The Warden shall ensure that an admission to a mental hospital is limited to a Maryland Department of Health psychiatric hospital and shall comply with the requirements for an involuntary admission under Health-General Article, §§10-613-10-619, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. The Institution, when transferring an inmate, shall provide the Maryland Department of Health psychiatric hospital with the following information:

(1) The inmate's current condition;

(2) The inmate's medical and psychiatric history and condition;

(3) Circumstances threatening the life or safety of the inmate or others; and

(4) Current medication and other treatment being provided to the inmate.

C. When the Institution transfers an inmate to a Maryland Department of Health psychiatric hospital, the Institution shall pick up and return the inmate to the Institution following notification by the Maryland Department of Health psychiatric hospital that the inmate is ready for discharge from the hospital.