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A short-term detention certificate (STDC) is the preferred gateway order when a person needs compulsory care and treatment in hospital against their will (1). In the current Mental Health Act a STDC can last for up to 28 days. In the previous Mental Health Act (1984) the maximum time for a STDC was also 28 days.
There is a significant risk to the persons health, safety and/or welfare. The person presents a significant risk to others. The persons decision making ability is significantly impaired as a result of the mental disorder. It is a matter of urgency to determine what medical treatment is required.
Results DurationCourt order required 30 hours MD 48 hours DC, TX 72 hours AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, IN, KY, MA, MN, MS, NJ, NV, OR, VA, WI, WY 96 hours MO, OH6 more rows Feb 29, 2016
You can be detained by any doctor for up to 72 hours to protect you or other people. This is called an Emergency Detention Certificate. You can be detained by a psychiatrist and specialist social worker (Mental Health Officer) for up to 28 days to protect you or other people. This is called a Short Term Detention Order.
Criteria for an EDC: The person is likely to be suffering from a mental disorder. There is a significant risk to the persons health, safety and/or welfare. The person presents a significant risk to others.
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When persons pose a danger to themselves or others, a brief emergency detention allows a mental health assessment to determine if a lengthier involuntary civil commitment is needed. Involuntary commitment requires participation of the civil justice system to provide constitutionally mandated due process protections.
You should only be sectioned if: you need to be assessed or treated for your mental health problem. your health would be at risk of getting worse if you did not get treatment. your safety or someone elses safety would be at risk if you did not get treatment.

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