This provision establishes that a hearing officer's determination on an involuntary admission is a final administrative decision subject to judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act. It governs the procedural finality of involuntary admission decisions within Maryland's mental health system. Facility operators should be aware that these determinations carry the weight of final agency action and may be appealed through the courts.
View official source- 1 - Article - Health - General [Previous][Next] §10–633. The determination of a hearing officer on an involuntary admission under this subtitle is a final decision of the Department for the purpose of judicial review of a final decision under the Administrative Procedure Act. [Previous][Next]