Pennsylvania Notification of Mental Health Commitment is a document used to inform someone of their legal commitment to a mental health facility or treatment program. This notification is issued by a court or a mental health professional and is a requirement for any involuntary commitment to a mental health facility in Pennsylvania. There are two types of Pennsylvania Notification of Mental Health Commitment: Emergency and Involuntary. The Emergency Notification of Mental Health Commitment is issued when an individual is in imminent danger of harming themselves or others and must be immediately taken into emergency custody and evaluated by a mental health professional. The Involuntary Notification of Mental Health Commitment is issued when an individual is deemed to be a danger to themselves or others and is in need of mental health treatment. This notification is issued by a judge after a hearing and must be served by a sheriff or other court officer. Both types of Pennsylvania Notification of Mental Health Commitment provide information about the individual's rights and the process for release from the commitment. It also includes information about the individual's right to an attorney, a court-appointed mental health advocate and a court hearing.