Commitment

Question 1

Who can commit

Answer 1

Only a judge

Question 2

Initiation of commitment

Answer 2

two person
local health office
magistrate of judge

Must be in writing under oath
must be given to program director
state person has mental illness

Question 3

Warrant of detention

Answer 3

if person poses risk of harm or danger to self or others and failure to commit would cause this

Question 4

Timelines

Answer 4

If person in custody before investigation, investigation complete 24 hours before hearing
3 judicial days person w/ mental illness notified if can be located
15 day from date notice, program director complete report and submit to court

Question 5

Commitment hearing

Answer 5

within 5 days from court order

can be in hospital

Question 6

Commitment Time

Answer 6

w/in 72 hours of admission, investigation must be initiated

Can’t be held for more than 5 judicial days. Court may allow a postponement.

Question 7

Voluntary

Answer 7

Person voluntarily committed must be released w/in 72 hours or request for release