Wyoming § 25-10-108 Release upon request; exceptions; discharge
plan

Wyoming Statutes

§ 25-10-108 — Release upon request; exceptions; discharge plan

Wyoming § 25-10-108

Title 25Institutions of the State

Ch. 10HOSPITALIZATION OF MENTALLY ILL PERSONS

Art. 1GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Bluebook

Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 25-10-108 (2026).

Text

(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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(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.