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The document outlines the procedures and legal requirements for detaining individuals for psychiatric evaluation in California, specifically under the Welfare and Institutions Code. It includes advisement information for peace officers regarding the rights of detained individuals, application forms for assessment and crisis intervention, definitions of 'gravely disabled' individuals, and notification protocols for law enforcement agencies concerning the detention and release of individuals. The document emphasizes the importance of informing detainees about their rights and the circumstances leading to their detention.

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Begin by filling in your name and title as a peace officer, along with the name of your agency at the top of the form.
In the advisement section, indicate whether the advisement is complete or incomplete, and provide details if it is incomplete.
Fill in the date of advisement and specify the facility where the individual will be taken for evaluation.
Complete the application section by providing information about the individual being assessed, including their name, address, and circumstances leading to detention.
Indicate any probable cause for believing that the individual poses a danger to themselves or others by detailing specific facts.
Sign and date the form, ensuring all required fields are completed before submission.

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What is the difference between 5150 and 72-hour hold?

Can I Refuse a 5150 Hold? Once a 5150 hold is initiated by a qualified officer or clinician, you cannot directly refuse it. However, you can contest the hold and seek legal representation.

What is a 72-hour hold in California?

Hospital Presumptive Eligibility allows certain health care providers to approve temporary health coverage for eligible applicants using an electronic application. Hospital Presumptive Eligibility determinations are based on the applicants self-attestation of facts and no other forms of proof are required.

What does DHCS stand for?

In California, law enforcement officers and mental health professionals can place a patient on an emergency 72-hour hold, or 5150, if, due to a mental illness, they are determined to pose a danger to themselves (DTS), a danger to others (DTO), or they are gravely disabled (GD).

What is a DHCS 1801 form?

DHCS 1801 (MH 302): Application for up to 72-Hour Assessment, Evaluation, and Crisis Intervention or Placement for Evaluation and Treatment.

Is a 72-hour hold the same as being committed?

The name 5150 hold originated simply from the section number of a California state law that pertains to the involuntary treatment of mentally disordered people. This allows certain professionals to initiate a 72-hour observation period for mentally distressed individuals in approved facilities.

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What happens during a 72-hour psych hold in California?

The typical psych hold involves monitoring and evaluation of the patient to determine if they need more long-term treatment for their mental illness. The process is as follows: The patient arrives and answers questions about themselves and their symptoms. The hospital staff will provide the patient with new clothing.

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