§ 25-10-118 — Objections to proposed transfer or continued hospitalization; notice; hearing; options of court

(a) A hearing shall be conducted in accordance with this
section when a patient contests one (1) of the following
actions:
(i) Transfer pursuant to W.S. 25-10-114 or 25-10-115;
(ii) Continuing hospitalization pursuant to W.S.
25-10-116; or
(iii) Repealed by Laws 1989, ch. 147, § 2.
(iv) Revocation of convalescent status release
pursuant to W.S. 25-10-127.
(b) Unless otherwise provided, an objection shall be filed
with the court within five (5) days of receipt of notice of the
intended action. The court shall set a hearing date which shall
be within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the objection. If an
objection is not filed within five (5) days, or if the patient
consents to the action, the court may enter an ex parte order
authorizing the action.
(c) The hearing shall be before the court, without a jury.
If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that:
(i) The transfer or continuing hospitalization is
justified, the court shall enter an order authorizing the
transfer or continuing hospitalization; or
(ii) The transfer or continuing hospitalization is
not justified, the court shall enter an order prohibiting the
transfer or continuing hospitalization.