KRS 222.441: Capacity of minor to consent to treatment -- Petition to District Court by

minor hospitalized or treated involuntarily.

(1) Notwithstanding any other law, a minor who suffers from a substance use disorder

or emotional disturbance from the effec ts of a family member or legal guardian's

substance use disorder or the parent or guardian of the minor may give consent to

the furnishing of medical care or counseling related to the assessment or treatment

of the conditions. The consent of the minor shal l be valid as if the minor had

achieved majority. No person or facility shall incur liability by reason of having

made a diagnostic examination or rendered treatment as provided in this section, but

the immunity shall not apply to any negligent acts or omissions.

(2) A minor hospitalized or treated without the minor's consent but with the consent of

the parent or guardian may petition the District Court to determine whether the

minor is suffering from a substance use disorder and whether the treatment is

necessary for the health and welfare of the minor.