An Illinois Order of Commitment is a court order issued in the state of Illinois that requires a person to be placed in the custody of the Department of Human Services or a private facility for mental health treatment. Depending on the type of commitment, the person may be required to stay in the facility for a specific period of time or for an indefinite period. There are three types of Illinois Order of Commitment: voluntary, involuntary, and emergency. A voluntary commitment is initiated by the person in need of treatment who voluntarily requests to be admitted to a mental health facility. An involuntary commitment is initiated by a family member or professional who petitions the court to commit a person to a mental health facility. An emergency commitment is initiated by a physician or health care provider for an individual who is deemed to pose an immediate threat to themselves or others.