Get Application For Emergency Detention

Filling out the Application for Emergency Detention is a crucial step in seeking help for someone in crisis. This guide provides clear instructions for completing the application online, focusing on each section to ensure users have the information they need to submit it accurately.

Follow the steps to complete the application efficiently.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Fill in the date of application and time of completion in the designated fields at the top of the form.
3. Provide detailed information about the person for whom you are seeking emergency detention. This includes their name, date of birth, home address, age, and contact numbers.
4. If the individual cannot be found at their home address, include an alternate location in the specified field.
5. Indicate whether law enforcement has been contacted prior to submitting the application, and detail the outcome and date of this contact.
6. Enter your information as the applicant, including your name, address, phone numbers, place of employment, work address, and relationship to the person requiring emergency detention.
7. Answer the questions regarding the individual's mental illness diagnosis, if applicable, including the name of the diagnosis, medication details, and the duration of medication adherence.
8. Detail any risks of harm the person has posed to themselves or others, including descriptions of incidents and dates.
9. Assess the individual’s behavior, including their eating, sleeping, and hygiene habits, and provide context for your answers.
10. If the individual is under guardianship, provide the guardian's details and circumstances of the guardianship.
11. List the names and contact information of any witnesses to the incidents described in the application.
12. Initial the statements at the bottom of the form, affirming the truthfulness of the information provided and your understanding of the implications of your application.
13. Sign and print your name, and fill in the date of submission, ensuring to comply with local deadlines.
14. Save your changes, download a copy of the completed form, and prepare it for submission to the El Paso County Attorney's Office.

Complete your Application for Emergency Detention online today to ensure timely assistance.