The Alaska Petition for Order Authorizing Hospitalization for Evaluation is a legal document that is used in the state of Alaska when a person is in need of being hospitalized and evaluated for mental health treatment. This document is a petition for an order from a court authorizing that the person be hospitalized for up to three days for evaluation and treatment. It is typically used when a person is exhibiting signs of mental illness, is an imminent danger to themselves or others, and/or is unable to make decisions about their own care. The Alaska Petition for Order Authorizing Hospitalization for Evaluation comes in two types: the Petition for Order Authorizing Outpatient Treatment and the Petition for Order Authorizing Inpatient Treatment. The Petition for Order Authorizing Outpatient Treatment is used when the person is not in need of hospitalization, but is in need of outpatient treatment and evaluation. The Petition for Order Authorizing Inpatient Treatment is used when the person is in need of hospitalization for evaluation and treatment. When filing a Petition for Order Authorizing Hospitalization for Evaluation, the petitioner must provide evidence that the person is in need of hospitalization. This includes providing the court with medical evidence of the person’s condition, a statement of the reason for the hospitalization, and a statement of the proposed treatment plan. After the court reviews the petition, a hearing may be held to determine if the hospitalization is necessary. If the court grants the petition, an Order Authorizing Hospitalization for Evaluation will be issued.