West Virginia Application for Involuntary Custody for Mental Health Examination with Important Information to Applicants is a form used by medical professionals in the state of West Virginia to seek involuntary custody of an individual for mental health examination. The form is used to initiate an involuntary mental health examination in order to determine if an individual is a danger to himself, herself, or to others. The application is typically filed by a licensed physician, psychologist, or social worker who has had contact with the individual in question. The form is used to explain the need for the involuntary examination and to provide pertinent information such as the individual’s name, address, and any relevant mental health history. There are two types of West Virginia Application for Involuntary Custody for Mental Health Examination with Important Information to Applicants: an Emergency Application and a Regular Application. The Emergency Application is used in cases where there is an immediate danger to the individual or to others, and is often used in emergency situations. The Regular Application is used in cases where the individual does not pose an immediate danger, but is still in need of an involuntary mental health examination. Both applications need to be completed in full by the filing physician or psychologist. The form must provide detailed information about the individual and the reason for the involuntary examination, and must be signed by the filing physician or psychologist. Additionally, the form must be accompanied by a copy of the individual’s medical records. Once the application is submitted, a hearing will be held to determine the need for an involuntary examination. The individual in question will be present at the hearing and will have the right to be represented by an attorney. After the hearing, a judge will make a determination whether an involuntary examination is necessary. If the judge finds that an involuntary examination is necessary, the individual will be placed in the custody of the medical professional who filed the application. The individual will then be examined by a mental health professional in order to determine if he or she poses a danger to himself, herself, or to others.