KRS 645.150: Prerequisite for involuntary hospitalization -- Discharge of voluntary

patient -- Notice of discharge required.

(1) A child hospitalized under this chapter shall receive necessary and appropriate

treatment.

(2) Except as provided for in KRS 645.120, n o child shall be hospitalized involuntarily

unless in the opinion of two (2) qualified mental health professionals, at least one

(1) of whom is a physician, he meets the criteria set out in KRS 645.090.

(3) An authorized staff physician shall discharge any voluntary patient who is no longer

mentally ill to a parent, guardian or person exercising custodial control or

supervision, or to an appropriate adult or agency having custody.

(4) A hospital which discharges a child for any reason shall notify in writin g the court

which originally certified hospitalization, explaining the circumstances under which

the child was discharged, as soon as practicable.