New York Order Directing Emergency Evaluation (also known as the Kendra's Law Order) is a court order issued by a New York State judge that requires a mentally ill person to receive an emergency evaluation for involuntary hospitalization. This order is typically issued by a judge when an individual poses a danger to themselves or the community, and the evaluation is conducted by a mental health professional. Depending on the results of the evaluation, the subject may be involuntarily hospitalized for up to 30 days. There are two types of New York Order Directing Emergency Evaluation: initial orders and re-certification orders. An initial order must be obtained by a mental health professional and approved by the court before an individual can be involuntarily hospitalized. A re-certification order may be necessary if an individual needs to remain hospitalized beyond 30 days, and must be obtained by a mental health professional and approved by the court.