§ 20-47-225 - Liability for charges.
20-47-225. Liability for charges.
Every person who is legally liable for the support of a person admitted to a receiving facility or program or hospital pursuant to this subchapter shall be liable jointly and severally with the estate of the person for the charges made by the receiving facility or program or hospital for the treatment of the patient regardless of whether the person was a party to or consented to the admission of the person to a receiving facility or program or hospital and regardless of the extent of the estate of the person.