Mental Health - Page 2

A law enforcement officer or healthcare professional must have probable cause to place you on a 5150 mental health hold. There are certain criteria that must be met for a 5150 to be enacted. If these criteria are not followed, an individual may be eligible to take legal action against an at-fault party due to an improper 5150 hold.  Simmrin Law Group is a California law firm with plenty of...

You want to help a mentally unstable family member as best as you can. Despite your best efforts, your loved one may continue to cope with a mental health disorder that affects their well-being. If you take appropriate actions, you can make sure your family member receives the care and support they need.  At Simmrin Law Group, we handle a wide range of criminal cases, including those involving mentally unstable...

If you are placed on a 5150 in California, your mental health hold will not show up on a background check. A mental health hold is not considered a criminal conviction. As such, it will not appear on a criminal background check.  Simmrin Law Group can provide you with full details about 5150 holds and how they relate to criminal background checks. Reach out to a criminal defense attorney from...

If you are placed on a 5250 hold in California, you do not have to worry about expungement. A 5250 is an involuntary mental health hold and not a crime. As such, your 5250 is not subject to expungement.  Simmrin Law Group can give you plenty of information about the 5250s. Get in touch with a lawyer from our team. Once you do, we can answer any questions you have...

California's mental health laws are intended to protect those experiencing mental illness from harming themselves or others. Sometimes, a single bad moment can lead to long battles with the court system and extended stays in a mental health facility. If you or a loved one is in a mental health facility, you must know your rights and when you can leave that facility. At Simmrin Law Group, we've helped people...

A 5150, named after the number of the section in the Welfare and Instructions Code, is a 72-hour involuntary hold for someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis. The purpose of those 72 hours is to detain the person for critical evaluation and treatment.  However, the person on hold may be released early if the mental health professional in charge of the facility determines that the patient no longer...

The involuntary commitment of a person in California to a mental health facility can be a complicated process that involves successfully navigating state laws, treatment protocols, and patient rights.  This is why it is vital to have a legal advocate guide you and keep you a step ahead to ensure your rights and protection are a priority. What Is a Civil Commitment in California? If someone is admitted to a...

Although many people use 5150 and 5250 holds interchangeably, they are two entirely different involuntary holdings. Although there are many differences, the primary difference is how much time you will be involuntarily held. If you or someone you love in your family has been held involuntarily, you still have legal options. Our Los Angeles mental health lawyers at the Simmrin Law Group can help you get your involuntary hold released...

A healthcare provider may apply the "three-month rule" regarding a patient's well-being. In this instance, a patient can be forced to enter a psychiatric hospital. From here, hospital staff may try to keep the patient against their will for up to three months before they consider letting the patient leave.  At Simmrin Law Group, we can teach you about the three-month rule in mental health. If you need an attorney...

A 5250 hold lasts 14 days. During this time, an individual stays at a hospital or mental health facility. It is possible for this individual to be released before 14 days as well. Simmrin Law Group is a California law firm that knows all about criminal defense law. We can teach you about 5250 holds. Plus, we provide answers to common questions surrounding how many days are in a 5250...