A Rhode Island Order for Hospitalization in a Mental Health Facility is a court-ordered commitment of a person into an inpatient mental health facility for evaluation and treatment for a mental health disorder. This order is issued by a judge in the state of Rhode Island and is intended to ensure that the person receives the necessary care and treatment that they need for their mental health condition. There are three types of Rhode Island Order for Hospitalization in a Mental Health Facility: Emergency Hospitalization, Voluntary Hospitalization, and Involuntary Hospitalization. Emergency Hospitalization is a court order to commit a person to an inpatient mental health facility for a 72-hour evaluation period in order to determine if the person poses a threat to themselves or others. This court order is usually issued by a judge in response to an emergency situation involving an individual with a mental health disorder. Voluntary Hospitalization is a court order to commit a person to an inpatient mental health facility for a period of up to 30 days for evaluation and treatment. This order is usually issued by a judge at the request of the person's family, friends, or guardian. Involuntary Hospitalization is a court order to commit a person to an inpatient mental health facility for a period of up to 90 days for evaluation and treatment. This order is usually issued by a judge after a hearing in which evidence is presented that the person is a danger to themselves or others.