Mississippi Emergency Judgment for Interim Commitment
What is this form?
The Emergency Judgment for Interim Commitment is a legal document used in Mississippi Chancery Court to request immediate commitment of an individual. This form is essential for emergency situations where a person's mental health may necessitate swift action, allowing for a court-ordered evaluation or treatment. Unlike standard commitment filings, this form is specifically tailored for urgent scenarios requiring expedited judicial oversight.
Form components explained
- Caption heading indicating court details and case number.
- Identification of the petitioner and respondent, including their relationship to the individual in question.
- Statement of the facts leading to the emergency request for commitment.
- Request for specific relief sought, including placement in a mental health facility.
- Signature lines for verification and swearing in of the petitioner.
Situations where this form applies
This form should be used when there is an urgent need to assess or treat an individual due to serious mental health concerns. Common scenarios include instances where the individual poses a risk of harm to themselves or others, or when they are unable to provide for their own basic needs due to a mental health crisis. The urgency of the situation demands that the court be petitioned promptly for an interim commitment.
Who needs this form
- Family members concerned about a relative's mental health.
- Guardians seeking to protect an individual who cannot care for themselves.
- Mental health professionals referring cases for emergency intervention.
- Legal representatives acting on behalf of concerned parties or individuals.
How to complete this form
- Begin by entering the court name and case number at the top of the form.
- Fill in the names and information of the petitioner and respondent.
- Detail the facts justifying the emergency commitment request.
- Clearly state the relief you are seeking from the court.
- Sign and date the form, affirming the truth of the statements made.
Does this document require notarization?
To make this form legally binding, it must be notarized. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you verify and sign documents remotely through an encrypted video session.
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Typical mistakes to avoid
- Neglecting to provide complete personal information for the petitioner and respondent.
- Omitting details regarding the urgency of the situation.
- Failing to specify the exact relief being requested from the court.
- Incorrectly signing the form or not including required signatures.
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Commitment Process Any citizen of Mississippi can initiate the process by submitting a sworn statement requesting psychiatric treatment for that person. The statement must include strong evidence that the person is dangerous to him or herself or to others by reason of mental illness.
Chapter 51 for CCS StaffChapter 51, Wisconsin Statutes. Provides legal procedures for voluntary and involuntary admission, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals (adults and minor children) with mental illness, developmental disability, drug dependency, or alcoholism.
Any citizen of Mississippi can initiate the process by submitting a sworn statement requesting psychiatric treatment for that person. The statement must include strong evidence that the person is dangerous to him or herself or to others by reason of mental illness.
The criteria for involuntary hospitalization are as follows: patients must exhibit dangerous behavior toward themselves or others, they must be helpless and unable to provide for their basic daily needs, and there is a danger of essential harm to their mental health if they do not receive mental care.
Call 1-800-273-TALK or text MHA to 741741 if you are in crisis. Look up your local MHA affiliate for services in your area. Find a therapist. Find a support group. Plan for crisis by setting up a Psychiatric Advance Directive. Is hospitalization necessary? Read more about inpatient options.
Depending on whether the person seeks treatment for a mental condition he or she experiences, a therapist or a counselor can have a person committed against his or her will.The therapist will have the power to contact the appropriate authorities and have the person sent to a mental health clinic.
The laws for Treatment Orders vary by state, but generally speaking, a mental health professional can apply for an order, which must then be approved by a legal authority such as a magistrate or tribunal.
