Mental Health Petitions
Offered by Stone Mountain Circuit - DeKalb County Probate Court
The court handles Orders to Apprehend, also called Lay Affidavits, and hospital-filed involuntary commitment petitions.
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Cost & format
In person or online
Who this is for
Involuntary commitment petitions are filed by hospitals only; lay affidavit customers must arrive by 2:00 p.m. if filing in person.
How to apply
For Orders to Apprehend, contact mastephen@dekalbcountyga.gov or (404) 371-2918. Hospitals must e-file involuntary commitment petitions through Odyssey/eFile Georgia.
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