Mental health and substance use emergency orders
Offered by Cobb Circuit - Cobb County Probate Court
32 Waddell Street, Marietta, 30090
(770) 528-1900 · more numbers below
A judge can sign an Order to Apprehend so police take a person to an emergency facility for an exam. This is for someone who seems mentally ill or abusing drugs or alcohol and is in serious danger. The court also holds hearings on involuntary treatment for adults.
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Cost & format
In person
Schedule
- Court open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Who this is for
The judge needs reason to believe the person is mentally ill or abusing drugs or alcohol and is a serious danger to self or others, cannot care for their own safety, or needs involuntary treatment. Two people who saw the behavior in the last 48 hours must give a sworn statement. Involuntary treatment is for people 18 or older.
How to apply
Two people who saw the behavior within 48 hours give a sworn statement, plus any other papers, to the court. If a judge signs the order, police take the person to an emergency receiving facility.
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- Case types
- Family law, OtherFrom the description, not confirmed
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