You can only be committed to a hospital by a judge acting on the advice of a physician.
Can A Person Be Admitted To A Mental Hospital Without Their Knowledge Or The Permission Of A Family Member And No Testing Or Screening Being Done? I Have A Weird Situation Here I Guess.
I agree with toasts answer. If there is a mental condition then someone may have power of attorney over that person and can place them in a mental hospital for testing, etc. Or a judge or a physician can also. It depends on the mental condition and how severe it is I guess. Good luck.
Sounds like you have grounds for a solid case indeed! In my state (Indiana) a person can be admitted against their will for a maximum of 72 hours for observation. A physician-psychiatrist evaluates and based on that recommendation can show proof the person is either dangerous to himself/herself or to others will the admission continue.
To be detained for a week without any evaluation sounds like an old script for a movie!
To be detained for a week without any evaluation sounds like an old script for a movie!
Can I have my spouse admitted to a mental institution for my children and my protection-as well as his trying to take his own life?