The Maryland Petition for Emergency Evaluation (Bilingual — Spanish Format) is a legal document used to request an emergency evaluation of a person who is believed to be a danger to themselves or others. This document is available in both English and Spanish, and is filed in the Circuit Court in the county where the individual resides. It is used to initiate a process known as an emergency evaluation hearing, where a mental health professional will assess the individual’s mental health and determine if they need to be placed in a secure facility. The types of Maryland Petition for Emergency Evaluation (Bilingual — Spanish Format) are: Petition for Emergency Evaluation, Instructions for Completing the Petition, and Notice of Hearing.