A minor who has been admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility, or an adult on the minor's behalf, shall have the right to execute a written objection to continued inpatient treatment. Upon receipt by a staff member of the facility of an oral or written objection to continued inpatient treatment, the facility shall promptly supply the minor or the adult objecting on the minor's behalf with the required written form and assist in its proper execution. The form shall contain the date and time of its execution and become part of the minor's medical records. A copy of the form shall be immediately delivered to the minor and the adult.
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