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Why do I have to come in person to the Clerks office to file a petition for the examination, assessment, or treatment of a mental illness or substance abuse?

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Why do I have to come in person to the Clerks office to file a petition for the examination, assessment, or treatment of a mental illness or substance abuse?

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The petition to have a person examined, assessed, or treated for mental illness or substance abuse must be based upon the sworn testimony or personal knowledge of the petitioner(s). Therefore, you must appear in person at the Clerk’s office to take an oath.