1. (a) This section applies to local correctional facilities and correctional facilities in the Division of Correction.

2. (b) On the recommendation of a health care provider, the managing official of a correctional facility or the managing official's designee may authorize medical treatment of a juvenile incarcerated individual if:

   1. (1) in the judgment of the managing official or designee, the treatment is necessary; and
   2. (2) a parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis of the juvenile is not available on a timely basis to give the authorization.
3. (c) A managing official or designee may not be held liable for authorizing medically necessary treatment in good faith.

Added by Acts 1999, c. 54, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 721, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.

Formerly Art. 27, § 700J.