36-3285. Revocation; disqualification of
agent
A. Unless limited by the express authority in the document, a principal even if
incapable, as defined in section 36-3281, may revoke all or any part of the principal's
mental health care power of attorney by doing any of the following:
1. Making a written revocation of the mental health care power of attorney or a
written statement to disqualify an agent.
2. Orally notifying the agent or a mental health care provider.
3. Making a new mental health care power of attorney.
4. Any other act that demonstrates a specific intent to revoke a mental health care
power of attorney or disqualify an agent.
B. Unless a facility has instituted proceedings pursuant to section
36-533, if a principal who is a patient in a mental health facility
revokes a mental health care power of attorney and requests a discharge in
writing, the facility shall discharge that person within twenty-four hours
after it receives this request, excluding weekends and legal holidays. The
discharge requirement prescribed in this section does not apply if a
mental health care provider is prohibited from discharging the person
under federal law.
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