Missouri Petition For Temporary Detention is a legal document used to initiate a court proceeding in which a person is taken into custody on a temporary basis. It is commonly used in cases of mental health crises, when a person is believed to be a danger to themselves or others. The petition must be signed by the filing party (petitioner) and presented to the judge of the circuit court in the county where the person resides. The petition must include the following information: the petitioner's name and address, the person's name and address, a statement of facts showing why the detention is necessary, and a proposed plan for the person's care and treatment. Depending on the situation, the court may grant a temporary detention order, which can last up to 15 days, or issue a longer-term order. There are two types of Missouri Petition For Temporary Detention: (1) Involuntary Commitment Petition and (2) Emergency Custody Order. An Involuntary Commitment Petition is used when a person is believed to be a danger to themselves or others due to their mental or emotional state. An Emergency Custody Order is used when a person is believed to be in imminent danger and needs immediate protection.