2007-03-08 11:56:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
yes but it will take court proceedings the same proceedings that you would have for a parent I judge will need to make the determination if the adult child is a danger to themselves or others.
2007-03-08 12:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by Marla D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they can only if the adult is deemed incompetent by a court. If the person is going to hurt themselves, the laws in each state are different. Try calling the local ER to find out if that is the case. You can also call a mental health facility to find a more specific answer.
2007-03-08 12:25:56 · answer #2 · answered by painterswife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the last thing we want to do is commit somebody, remember that is a last resort, a physciatrist told me that once, so you can see what they think of institutions.
i hope all other means are completely exhausted before you take this drastic measure unless the person is truely a danger to themslves or others, see if there is somehow a way they can be integrated into society at least part time.
I wouldn't put my dog in an institution.
2007-03-08 12:27:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if they are an immediate harm to themselves or others...and the police have to immediately be called when the occurance happens. Then you child would be put on a 5150 (72 hour hold) for observation. If they see the need for that person to be committed, then they will do it.
2007-03-08 11:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by lc 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it takes a court hearing to prove that the child/adult is unable to make that decision for themselves, and possibly a danger to themself or others.
2007-03-08 11:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by Petra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would have to go to court to prove that they are a danger to themselves or others. They can't just call the hospital to come pick them up.
2007-03-08 12:02:48 · answer #6 · answered by Brian G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think if they are the only family that that adult child has, an they have mental problems, but they must prove that person is unable to live in the real world,or unable to function-on there own.
2007-03-08 12:01:23 · answer #7 · answered by debbie d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 11:15:31 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may not in California... as an adult they can leave if they wish...
2007-03-08 12:30:08 · answer #9 · answered by prop4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if they are in danger to themselves or others
2007-03-08 11:58:29 · answer #10 · answered by Irie 123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋