How do you have someone committed into a mental hospital?

Answer 1

An involuntary stay, which you are talking about, can happen if the person is considered a threat to themself and/or others. They have to go through an evaluation by a psychologist who will determine what is best for the patient and their family.

Answer 2

Taking them to an emergency room will help, there they can be placed on a 72 hour hold, which can be extended to a 14 day hold, then to a 6 month commitment.

Detailed laws vary from state to state.

Answer 3

You can only have someone commited when they are a risk to themselves or others. In which case, you can call a organatation called TERROS or call your insurance company and ask for their crisis line. You can try to persuade your spouce to go in vallentaraly as well. If they refuse, either the crisis line or TERROS can help with the issue until the courts make the final desision

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

Actual committal is always done by professionals. You could talk to your physician about the matter. This may or may not set things in motion. Unless your husband has committed a serious offence, the process is generally protracted.