Definitions; P to S.

Sec. 498c. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: "Person in loco parentis" means a person who is not the parent or guardian of a minor, but who has either legal custody of a minor or physical custody of a minor and is providing support and care for the minor. "Suitable for hospitalization" means a determination concerning a minor that all of the following criteria are met: The minor is a minor requiring treatment. The minor is in need of hospitalization and is expected to benefit from hospitalization. An appropriate, less restrictive alternative to hospitalization is not available. History: Add. 1984, Act 186, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1984; Am. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996; Am. 1998, Act 524, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 1999