I was arrested for the first time in my life and it was pretty overwhelming to me. i didnt know what jail was going to be like, and i knew that i was going to be kicked out my house. so i said "jeeze i might as well kill myself." so it was the cops duty to send me to the nearest psych ward for evaluation. it was a 5150. later that night i talked to the doctor at the psych ward and she knew i wasnt really going to kill myself. it was late and she said i will let you stay the night since it's already midnight and you can be on your way in the morning. does this mean that the doctor had rescinded or discharged my 5150 so it wouldnt go on my record? cause i know that the psychiatrist i talked to is the only one who could have rescinded my 5150. now, if the 5150 is on my record, what are the steps to expunge it? all answers are most appreciated.
2007-10-20 15:57:50 · 5 answers · asked by j91488 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes it will be.
2007-10-20 16:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by Steven C 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
It will not be on your record. It is not an arrest. Its an evaluation. There is no place to put a 5150 on your record. As far as i know, you have a driving record and criminal record. 5150 doesn't fall into either. the 5150 hold just gives the cops the authority to place a "hold" on you simply for an evaluation. You were never "commited: into a psych ward so no worries man!!
2007-10-20 17:30:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm sure that it will be on your record However they will also most likely have put down on your record that you stated that you didn't really intend to do harm to your self. I'm sure that the doctor saw within you that you were going through a difficult time and that you were not suicidal at all just upset.
I'm sure that every thing will be just fine. You should be able to check your medical record and see what is located with in it, since it is after all your records. Speak with your doctor and see what they can do to help you locate this information.
God Bless, all will work out fine.
2007-10-20 16:28:52 · answer #3 · answered by Cindy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but. If charges are filed, a police report written, and the judge takes a felony plea, then the police report will possibly end up a public record and that would have in it you were taken the hospital for a 5150 WIC evaluation. If its a Misdemeanor it should not be a problem, and factually, who is going to search the court file and read the police report? It is not something that goes on your CII (rap sheet) so it won't be a burden on you.
2007-10-20 16:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
yet a lawyer and don't trust yahoo answers. this can be service and impact a lot of things in your life . you know the right answer
2007-10-20 16:25:09 · answer #5 · answered by Mildred S 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋