How long can they hold you on a 1013 in Georgia?

1013 Good for 48 hrs. Must be examined by M.D.

Can you be involuntarily committed in Georgia?

Any licensed doctor in the State of Georgia, can also commit a person in the State of Georgia, for involuntary treatment upon signing a 1013 Request Form. The Judge the individual appears in front of to answer charges, can sign an Order for involuntary treatment.

What is a 5150 in Georgia?

5150 is the number of the section of the Welfare and Institutions Code, which allows a person with a mental illness to be involuntarily detained for a 72-hour psychiatric hospitalization. A person on a 5150 can be held in the psychiatric hospital against their will for up to 72 hours.

What is the difference between a 1013 and 2013?

This is sometimes called a 1013, because that is the code police officers use. But, to be more specific, a 1013 is more commonly used on a person who is considered out of control, psychiatrically. When a person is out of control because of drugs and/or alcohol, many agencies use the code 2013.

When to have a commitment hearing in Georgia?

If you choose to have a commitment (or preliminary) hearing it may happen the same day as your first appearance, or it may have to be scheduled some day in the future. Typically, if you are having a commitment hearing it is because you plan to plead “not guilty” to the charges you face.

How does an involuntary committal in Augusta GA work?

Petitioners are requesting the Court to issue an Order to Apprehend an individual, alleging the individual is in need of a mental evaluation. Upon the Order of the Court, the Sheriff’s deputy will pick the person up and deliver the individual to East Central Regional Hospital for a mental evaluation.

What is the definition of a committal hearing?

Committal hearing definition is – a hearing in a magistrates’ court at which evidence of a crime is presented to determine whether there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime with which he or she is charged and if there is evidence of possible guilt to determine to the court to which the defendant is to be committed.

How is a commitment hearing used in a criminal case?

Commitment Hearing. The commitment hearing is similar to a trial, only on a smaller scale, and it is not used to determine guilt or innocence. This commitment hearing forces the prosecutor (often referred to as “the State”) to show the judge there is enough probable cause to send the case to trial.