Suppose a Family Is Quite Alarmed About the Threatening Behavior

question 6

Multiple Choice

Suppose a family is quite alarmed about the threatening behavior of a relative. They want to petition the court for commitment but there is no time to get a court order. What option does the family have?

• A) None. They must wait until there is a court evaluation of the person's dangerousness.
• B) They can ask the police to declare the person "insane."
• C) After getting a physician to state that the person is dangerous, they can have the police pick up and detain the person for up to 72 hours.
• D) After getting a police officer to examine the person, they can require the person's attendance in a crisis intervention program.

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