The law enforcement officer then takes the person to an eligible psychiatrist for an evaluation. If the magistrate is convinced of the severity of the person's health issue, he will place the person in the custody of a law enforcement officer. The psychiatrist also can show his diagnosis to the magistrate. Give the psychiatrist the details of your relationship and association with the person, and any other useful information that you are aware of to help in the diagnosis.Īttend the court hearing with the psychiatrist and testify about everything you know, stating incidences that led you to believe that the person has become a threat to himself or society. To ensure that your petition has sufficient evidence to prove that the person requires medical attention, contact a psychiatrist to evaluate the patient’s mental status.
The person will be sent for an evaluation against their will if you have enough evidence to show that she needs medical attention. Monitor the person’s actions or speech closely for any signs that indicate the person is mentally unstable and has become a threat to himself or others so that you can have evidence to convince the authorities of the person’s mental instability.Ĭontact your state mental health department to find out how they evaluate mental status for commitment and file an application for a court order evaluation.
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