KRS 645.200: Responsibilities of hospital after receipt of notice of intent to leave.

(1) An authorized staff physician of the hospital shall discharge the child from the

hospital within five (5) days, exclusive of holidays and weekends, after receipt of a

child's notice of intent to leave, unless the hospital, the parent, or other person

exercising custodial control or supervision files a notice of contest with the court

within the five (5) day period.

(2) Copies of the notice of contest shall be delivered by the party originating it to:

(a) The child or his attorney;

(b) The child's parent or other person exercising custodial control or supervision;

and

(c) The hospital.

(3) The proponent of continued hospitalization shall file a petition for certification with

his notice of contest.