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Form MP01.0700 Joel's Law Order for Initial Detention - Washington
What Is Form MP01.0700?
This is a legal form that was released by the Washington Superior Court - a government authority operating within Washington. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
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Q: What is MP01.0700 Joel's Law?
A: MP01.0700 Joel's Law is an order for initial detention in Washington state.
Q: What is the purpose of Joel's Law?
A: The purpose of Joel's Law is to allow family members to request a court order to involuntarily detain a person experiencing a mental health crisis who may be at risk of harm.
Q: Who can request Joel's Law?
A: Immediate family members of the person in crisis can request Joel's Law.
Q: What is required to request Joel's Law?
A: A declaration from a mental health professional is required to request Joel's Law.
Q: Can someone be detained involuntarily under Joel's law for an extended period?
A: No, the initial detention under Joel's Law is limited to 72 hours.
Form Details:
- Released on January 1, 2021;
- The latest edition provided by the Washington Superior Court;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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