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I am GRATEFUL so much for the information and answers from all... Thank you for your patience ...I am definately taking the advice of a new lawyer cause he barely let me get those initials down right of a EDO. For geriatrics with my mom refusing one day and never knowing day to day but now IDK what I need to do that or how that works. If someone could please tell me if you don't mind. Thank you.

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So glad you have a lawyer. Just a suggestion, did he mentioned an emergency detention order? If so, then don't feel embarrassed to ask the meaning of something if you r not sure what it is. You are paying him for his knowledge. I doubt if you are the only one who has asked this question. Please keep us informed about what happens.
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It's a 72 hour hold for stabilization, evaluation and medication monitoring. If during the evaluation process the patient threatens self harm or harm to others, there may be a court hearing to determine if there needs to be a further involuntary admission or referral to another facility. At discharge there should be a discharge plan in place for further treatment or perhaps a monitored housing referral.
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It sounds like progress, anyway. Though I'm not so sure about a lawyer who talks nineteen to the dozen and doesn't explain...

I expect the idea is to make sure your mother gets properly assessed in a way that won't allow her to "showtime" or pull the wool over anyone's eyes; and it does seem a good plan.

But don't let yourself be bullied or rushed into decisions, will you?
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We have a niece with schizophrenia. I have had to use this process multiple times when she was off her meds and became a danger to self and others. In my state, it requires 2 individuals willing to sign and attend court stating that she is a danger to self and others. Once the paperwork is signed, the police pick her up and transport to a facility. They will do the 72 hour observation and administer meds if they
 Doctor feels appropriate. A court appearance is then scheduled and attended by a doctor or representative from the facility, the person being observed, and the 2 persons filing the original order. The judge then determines if the person needs additional time for meds to be regulated. This had been the process for us. I know your situation is different, hope it at least helps a bit.
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If my research is correct, it's an involuntary 72 hour psychiatric hold for a person who is deemed a danger to themselves or others.

In most states, a person can be subject to an involuntary psychiatric hospitalization, but only for 72 hours. It some places, it's called "Baker Act".

Are you in Indiana?
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oksenate.gov/news/press_releases/press_releases_2015/pr20150129a.htm

Is there an order for your mom?
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Becky, thanks, don't think I have heard this before. Learned something knew.
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Balesgirl,

Please no abbreviations makes it hard to read your posts.

Was the lawyer able to help? Was Mom evaluated? You said Doctors say no Dementia?
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This person has posted numerous times about the same thing. Hoping this lawyer can help her.
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I know I've ask alot of questions... I'm very overwhelmed n im greatful for yu all taking Time for answers n I finally heard the name showtimers. And I do know she is doing this on purpose and she gets attention she just is manipulative n is punishing me but I just contacted a place like said from alot of advice and did contact the police n so they said the EDO. since she refuses n I just fee anyone who is making there daughter or anyone for that matter sick is Ill
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