Alaska Petition for 180-Day Involuntary Re commitment is a legal process in which an individual with a mental illness can be involuntarily placed in a psychiatric facility for up to 180 days. It is a two-step process that begins with a petition being filed in court by a family member, guardian, or other interested party. The petition must include information about the individual's mental health, behavior, and any other relevant facts. This is followed by a hearing in which a judge will decide whether an individual should be placed in a psychiatric facility. There are two types of Alaska Petition for 180-Day Involuntary Re commitment: emergency and non-emergency. An emergency petition is used when an individual poses an immediate danger to themselves or others, and requires immediate placement in a psychiatric facility. A non-emergency petition can be used when the individual is exhibiting signs of mental illness but does not pose an immediate threat. In both cases, the petition must include a statement of facts, information about the individual's mental health, behavior, and other relevant information. The hearing will be held within five days of the petition being filed, and the judge will decide whether the individual should be involuntarily recommitted. The individual must be given a chance to be heard and present evidence. After the hearing, the judge may issue an order for the individual to be placed in a psychiatric facility for up to 180 days.