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Wyoming · Through 2026 Budget Session; as of 2026-07-01

Wyo. Stat. § 25-10-108: Release upon request; exceptions; discharge plan.

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  1. TITLE 25 - INSTITUTIONS OF THE STATE
  2. CHAPTER 10 - HOSPITALIZATION OF MENTALLY ILL PERSONS
  3. ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

(a) A patient admitted pursuant to W.S. 25-10-106 who requests his release in writing or whose release is requested in writing by the person responsible for his care or custody, shall be released within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of the request except:

(i) If the patient was admitted on his own application and the request for release is made by a person other than the patient, release may be conditioned upon the consent of the patient; or

(ii) If the patient is a minor or incompetent, his release may be conditioned upon the consent of his parent or guardian.

(b) The hospital shall prepare a discharge plan in accordance with policies, rules and regulations of the department.

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