The West Virginia Application for Involuntary Custody for Mental Health Examination of Minor is a legal document used to request a mental health examination of a minor 17 years of age or younger. It is typically requested by a parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor, and must be signed and notarized. The application must include information such as the name and address of the minor, the name and contact information of the person making the request, reasons for the request, and the name of the examining physician. There are two types of West Virginia Application for Involuntary Custody for Mental Health Examination of Minor: a Petition for Involuntary Custody and Treatment and a Petition for Involuntary Custody for Mental Health Examination. The Petition for Involuntary Custody and Treatment is used when the minor is believed to be a danger to themselves or others, or is substantially unable to care for themselves due to mental illness. The Petition for Involuntary Custody for Mental Health Examination is used when the minor is believed to have a mental illness, but is not a danger to themselves or others.