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In order to begin the Involuntary Commitment process, a Mental Health Warrant must be issued. This warrant serves as a Magistrate's Order for Emergency Apprehension and Detention. The “Magistrate” is the Judge who will issue the warrant.

In order to begin the Involuntary Commitment process, a Mental Health Warrant must be issued. This warrant serves as a Magistrate's Order for Emergency Apprehension and Detention. The “Magistrate” is the Judge who will issue the warrant.

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. 1. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

In general, to be involuntarily admitted, you must show symptoms of mental illness and that you are a danger to yourself or others. The appropriate LMHA routinely screens all requests for voluntary admission to ensure hospitalization is the least restrictive treatment alternative.

If they are unwilling to go to the hospital, call 911. Calling 911 can feel hard. You can explain to the 911 operator that you think your family member is experiencing mental health symptoms, in case a mental health crisis response team is available.

After the judge has issued the Mental Health Warrant, the proposed patient is served with the warrant, and transported to the nearest mental health facility for a psychiatric evaluation to be conducted within 12 hours.

If an OPC is issued, a probable cause hearing must be held within 72 hours. At this hearing the judge decides whether the patient will be held at a mental health facility or released, while awaiting the mental health hearing.

You can be detained in two ways: a judge can order a peace officer to take you to an inpatient mental health facility based on an application filed by an adult, or. a peace officer can detain you and take you to an inpatient mental health facility without a court order or a warrant.