(a) On behalf of a minor, a parent or guardian of the person of the minor may apply, under this section, for admission of the minor to: (1) Any facility that is not a State facility; or (2) The following State facilities: (i) A regional institute for children and adolescents; and (ii) The child or adolescent unit of a State facility. (b) The applicant shall submit a formal, written application that contains the personal information and is on the form required by the Administration. (c) A facility may not admit an individual under this section unless: (1) The individual has a mental disorder; (2) The mental disorder is susceptible to care or treatment; (3) The applicant understands the nature of a request for admission; and (4) Assent to the admission has been given: (i) By the admitting physician of the facility; or (ii) For a child or adolescent unit of a State facility, by: 1. 1 physician and 1 psychologist; 2. 2 physicians; 3. 1 physician and 1 psychiatric nurse practitioner; 4. 1 physician and 1 licensed certified social worker- clinical; or 5. 1 physician and 1 licensed clinical professional counselor. (d) An admission under this section to a child or adolescent unit of a State facility may not exceed 20 days.
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