255.11  Order in case of emergency.

In cases of great emergency, when the court or judge is satisfied that delay would be seriously injurious to the patient, the court or judge may make such order with the consent of the patient, if adult, or of the parent or parents, guardian, or person having the legal custody of said patient, if a minor or incompetent, without examination, report, notice, or hearing.

Section History: Early form

  [SS15, § 254-c; C24, 27, 31, 35, § 4014; C39, § 3828.142; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 255.11]


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