KRS 645.210: Contesting of intent to leave.

(1) After a notice of contest has been received, the hospital may continue the

hospitalization on an involuntary basis until a hearing has been held and the court

orders otherwise. In no case may the child be held more than fifteen (15) days

beyond the filing of the notice of contest, unless a certification hearing has been

held within seven (7) days of the filing of the notice of contest.

(2) A hearing to determine the necessity for continued hospitalization shall be held

within seven (7) days of the court's r eceipt of the notice of the contest. If the court

concludes that the child does not meet the criteria set out in KRS 645.090, the court

may order the child discharged or may enter an emergency custody order for

purposes of proceeding under other provisions of KRS Chapter 600 to 645 to secure

proper care for the child. The cabinet may place the child in a clinical treatment

facility, mental health group home or mental health care program.