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§43A-11-105.
§43A-11-105.
A. An advance directive for mental health treatment is valid only if
it is signed by the declarant and two capable witnesses eighteen (18)
years of age or older. The witnesses shall attest that the declarant:
1. Is known to them;
2. Signed the advance directive for mental health treatment in their
presence;
3. Appears to be capable; and
4. Is not acting under duress, fraud or undue influence.
B. None of the following persons shall be eligible to serve as
attorney-in-fact to the signing of an advance directive for mental
health treatment:
1. The attending physician or psychologist or an employee of the
physician or psychologist; or
2. An owner, operator or employee of a health care facility in which
the declarant is a patient or resident.
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