The Kentucky Verified Petition for Involuntary Hospitalization (Mental Illness) or Involuntary Admission (Intellectual Disability) is a legal document that is used by a mental health or intellectual disability professional to initiate a court process to involuntarily hospitalize or admit a person who is either mentally ill or has an intellectual disability. This process is used when the person is deemed to be a danger to themselves, or to others, or is unable to manage their own affairs. There are two types of Kentucky Verified Petition for Involuntary Hospitalization: Mental Illness and Intellectual Disability. The Mental Illness petition is used by a mental health professional such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or social worker when they believe that a person is suffering from a mental illness and is in need of immediate care. The petition must include a clear and detailed description of the person's symptoms, the danger they pose to themselves or others, and the need for hospitalization. The Intellectual Disability petition is used by an intellectual disability professional such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or social worker when they believe that a person is suffering from an intellectual disability and is in need of immediate care. The petition must include a clear and detailed description of the person's symptoms, the danger they pose to themselves or others, and the need for admission. In both cases, the Kentucky Verified Petition must be signed by two witnesses and filed with the court. The court will then review the petition and make a decision on whether to approve the involuntary hospitalization or admission.