The Alaska Certificate of Need for Emergency / Involuntary Commitment (ACN) is an official document issued by the state of Alaska to authorize the involuntary commitment of a person to an inpatient mental health treatment facility. It is intended to ensure that individuals experiencing a mental health crisis receive timely and appropriate care. The ACN is issued by a court or magistrate, or by a licensed physician or psychologist. There are two types of ACN: Emergency Commitment and Involuntary Commitment. Emergency Commitment is a brief period of time, usually 72 hours, during which a person can be hospitalized for evaluation and treatment following an episode of mental health crisis. This type of commitment requires that a physician, psychologist, or qualified mental health professional certify that the individual is likely to cause serious harm to themselves or others if not hospitalized. Involuntary Commitment is a longer period of commitment following an Emergency Commitment, usually up to 30 days. This type of commitment requires a court hearing and a magistrate's order to authorize the commitment. In both cases, the ACN is used to ensure that individuals experiencing mental health crises receive the necessary treatment and care.
The Alaska Certificate of Need for Emergency / Involuntary Commitment (ACN) is an official document issued by the state of Alaska to authorize the involuntary commitment of a person to an inpatient mental health treatment facility. It is intended to ensure that individuals experiencing a mental health crisis receive timely and appropriate care. The ACN is issued by a court or magistrate, or by a licensed physician or psychologist. There are two types of ACN: Emergency Commitment and Involuntary Commitment. Emergency Commitment is a brief period of time, usually 72 hours, during which a person can be hospitalized for evaluation and treatment following an episode of mental health crisis. This type of commitment requires that a physician, psychologist, or qualified mental health professional certify that the individual is likely to cause serious harm to themselves or others if not hospitalized. Involuntary Commitment is a longer period of commitment following an Emergency Commitment, usually up to 30 days. This type of commitment requires a court hearing and a magistrate's order to authorize the commitment. In both cases, the ACN is used to ensure that individuals experiencing mental health crises receive the necessary treatment and care.
