Get Petition For Involuntary Commitment

Filling out the PETITION FOR INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT is a crucial step in seeking necessary support and treatment for someone in need. This guide will help you navigate the process of completing this form online, ensuring you understand each section and can submit it correctly.

Follow the steps to complete the PETITION FOR INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the petition form and open it in your preferred editing tool.
2. Fill in the respondent's details. Provide their full name, address, city, state, zip code, and telephone number in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy, as this information is essential for establishing the case.
3. Indicate the respondent’s current whereabouts and provide their age, date of birth, sex, and marital status. Select the appropriate option for marital status, and provide the respondent's occupation and employer's name along with approximate monthly earnings.
4. Detail the contact information of the respondent's closest relative, guardian, or a supportive friend. This includes their name, relation to the respondent, telephone number, and address.
5. Include the name and address of the attorney who most recently represented the respondent, if applicable. Also, specify your relationship to the respondent.
6. Enter the date of the most recent petition filing for involuntary commitment and the county where it was filed. Mark whether the previous petition was granted or dismissed.
7. In the petition section, confirm you are eighteen years of age or older, and that the respondent resides in North Dakota. Then, clearly state your belief regarding the respondent's mental state and potential risks if untreated.
8. Provide specific facts that support your claims about the respondent's condition, and list the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of witnesses who can corroborate this information. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
9. Indicate whether immediate custody and emergency treatment is necessary. If requesting immediate custody, describe any overt acts by the respondent that indicate a risk of harm.
10. Finally, state whether the respondent is indigent and add your signature, date, and contact information in the relevant fields.
11. Complete the sworn statement section, signing it before a notary public. The notary will then sign and apply their seal.
12. If you have an attorney, they will review the petition for probable cause and provide their approval. Make sure to have them sign the appropriate section.
13. Once all fields are completed accurately, you can save your changes. Depending on the options available, you may then download, print, or share the petition for further processing.

Complete your PETITION FOR INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT online today to ensure the necessary support is sought.