The Alaska Petition for 180-Day Commitment is a legal document used to request court-ordered mental health treatment. The petition is typically filed by a mental health professional or family member of an individual who is believed to be a danger to themselves or others due to mental illness. The petition requests that a judge order the individual to receive up to 180 days of intensive inpatient or outpatient treatment. There are two types of Alaska Petition for 180-Day Commitment: involuntary commitment and voluntary commitment. Involuntary commitment requires a court hearing to determine whether the individual is a danger to themselves or others and whether they should be ordered to receive treatment. Voluntary commitment does not require a hearing and is typically used when an individual voluntarily agrees to receive treatment.