2007-03-08 11:54:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes! If the adult child is a threat to himself or others and has proven he/she cannot take care of him/herself then the parents can petition the courts to be appointed guardian or conservator of the child's life and if need be have that adult child commited to a psychiatric hospital.
This action is done with court supervision.
More families should do this on behalf of their mentally ill loved ones. This course of action is so much kinder than allowing their loved ones to suffer on the streets of our cities.
2007-03-08 12:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by WhatAmI? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not quite so easy as that. In the old days it could be done by a family member. Nowadays, it requires oversight by the Courts, as well as a court order.
However, in the case of a medical emergency such as if the person is posing an immediate threat to their own life or to the life of others, a family member can call 911 or take them to the nearest hospital and the hospital has discretion to have them placed in a secure facility for a short period of time. In CA it is initially a 72-hour hold, followed by a 14 day evaluation period... followed by a review to have the person committed. VERY difficult to do... and requires the involvement of the County Public Guardian...
2007-03-08 20:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by Amy S 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Commitment to Mental Health Institution will depend on the state you live in.
Involuntary commitment will require a court hearing.
In Florida it is called a Baker act. A person may be involuntarily committed into a MH facility for 72 hours prior to a hearing but a hearing WILL be held to determine the need for treatment.
Your state will probably have a similar procedures to keep people from being "thrown away" into a mental hospitals.
Consult your local social services office if you have a problem. Local governments often have "Crisis Centers" for such emergencies.
Good Luck.
2007-03-08 20:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by paladinamok 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In our state the parent has to have medical power of atty,or have the child deemed incompetent in all affairs. That way she can pay her bills and rent etc. Most mentally ill people need a payee to receive their checks.
2007-03-08 20:00:43 · answer #4 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is really tough in California, and we have a huge homeless problem because of it. I thought that was Nationwide, I guess I was wrong.
2007-03-08 20:10:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2007-03-08 20:02:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No
2007-03-08 19:57:03 · answer #7 · answered by ALASPADA 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋