Is there a law in Kentucky or Ohio that requires a person to be commited after attempting suicide, even if it it for only a few days?
2006-08-21 01:38:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm not sure about specific laws, but family members may be able to go in front of a judge and have her ordered for treatment.
2006-08-21 01:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I live in Kentucky(unfortunately) and someone I know tried it. They were committed for 72 hours. But, if she's of age, it may be different. The person I knew was underage, so it was up to the parents.
2006-08-21 08:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by ★Fetal☆ ★And ☆ ★Weeping☆ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can't the next of kin have her committed. maybe declared incompentant to make her own decisions. whatever the underlying problem is she has to want to get help before any type of help would do her any good. also these failed attempts might be a cry out for help. most of the time if someone is really serious about ending their life they will plan it out and make sure they are succesfull. there are too many ways to end your life and failing 4 times seems out there. i think she wants the help. good luck
2006-08-21 08:47:03 · answer #3 · answered by dumbdumb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically, crisis mental health centers would hold someone 72 hours against their will without a court order.
2006-08-21 08:43:01 · answer #4 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you file to be her legal guardian, and then you can petition the court to have her committed and get her some help.
2006-08-21 09:01:51 · answer #5 · answered by Michael S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you waiting for your sister to die before you jump in there and do something? Get her the help she needs now!!!
2006-08-25 07:03:40 · answer #6 · answered by nbr660 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep trying Damn 4 times and no one listens !!!
2006-08-21 08:45:28 · answer #7 · answered by EL Big Ed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't you commit her
2006-08-21 08:43:25 · answer #8 · answered by Zen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is precious!! don't ruin it by geting herslef killed... tell her that and help her slove her problem... it may help!! =)
2006-08-21 08:46:08 · answer #9 · answered by wHitE_k3lly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My prayers are with you
2006-08-21 08:51:34 · answer #10 · answered by eternity 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋