How do people get put into mental institutions?

Answer 1

Only a mental health professional and the courts can commit a person to a mental health institution. If you feel that your spouse needs to be committed the best thing to do is to make them an appointment with a mental health professional.

Answer 2

This process can vary from county to county and state to state, as well as the situation. You should check with an emergency room or a mental health professional in your area for the process in your location. Typically, however, if the person is agreeable to be evaluated, you would take them to an emergency room (or call for ambulance transport due to potential liability). Once there, you would complete a petition for psychiatric evaluation. The hospital psychiatrist would then evaluate the individual for possible admission to a psychiatric ward or hospital and, if they meet certain criteria the psychiatrist will complete a certification. Only a doctor can certify a person for involuntary admission and observation. If, however, the person is not willing, you may first need to request an involuntary transport order. This is done at your local probate court and is rather involved, including testifying in front of a judge on the same day of the request.

Answer 3

First things first. If you are this concerned about your friend, then immediate safety has to be your priority. For example if your friend has threatened suicide, you need to get help for your friend immediately, even if that means contacting your friend's family, or even calling the police. If that is not the issue, then the laws are different in different places. Your best option is to contact your friend's physician, or your own, immediately and ask for guidance. You could call local hospitals or mental health centers and ask if emergency mental health assessments are offered there. They can send you to the right hospital. When you find the right place, get your friend there and they will take it from there.

Answer 4

Mental Inquest Warrant, 48-72 hours committed to be reviewed. Get it from sheriff office.

Answer 5

Committing a crime.Then a judge orders them to be confined there.My Mother was schizophrenic.Take your meds always.