How do you commit someone for psychiatric care?
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My husband's 28 year old daughter should be committed for psychiatric care. How can this be done? If this is done by him getting Power of Attorney or some such thing, what will the the legal ramifications be for us? Will we be responsible for her financially?
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According to the Connecticut statute 17a-497, jurisdiction for commitment of a person with psychiatric disabilities to a hospital for psychiatric disabilities is vested in the probate court for the district where such person resides. Then there is a hearing to determine if the person should be committed. If the person is a danger to herself or society and is showing such outward actions, consider contacting the Dept of Social Services to see if an involuntary emergency commitment is prudent. Emergency commitment without order of any court (as provided by a doctor's certificate) is limited to only 15 days. This is within section 17a-502.
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