§ 3-502

Illinois § 3-502

• Jurisdiction: Illinois
• Topic: HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Ch. 405: MENTAL HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
• Act 405 ILCS 5/: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code.
• Art.: Chapter III - Admission, Transfer And Discharge Procedures For The Mentally Ill

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Any minor 16 years of age or older may be admitted to a mental health facility as a voluntary recipient under Article IV of this Chapter if the minor himself executes the application. A minor so admitted shall be treated as an adult under Article IV and shall be subject to all of the provisions of that Article. The minor's parent, guardian or person in loco parentis shall be immediately informed of the admission.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 91-726, eff. 6-2-00.)