Can I file another petition for commitment if the treating facility discharges the patient within the evaluation or assessment period?
No. If an examining physician finds that a patient meets the criteria for continued treatment of a mental illness, the treating facility will petition for involuntary placement. Otherwise, the patient is released or treated on a voluntary basis. In the case of substance abuse, a qualified professional assesses the patient to determine whether further involuntary treatment is required. If not, the patient is released or referred for treatment on a voluntary basis.
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