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How do you have someone committed?

Asked on Dec 31st, 2012 on Criminal Law - Texas
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I need to no how to go about have someone committed to a state mental hospital for there own safety in Dallas,TX.
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Sorry that's a civil issue and you landed in a criminal forum.
Answered on Jun 25th, 2013 at 9:58 PM

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Contact intake at the hospital. They will explain what to do. You have to be willing to swear to specific facts that indicate that the person is danger to themselves or others.
Answered on Jan 02nd, 2013 at 12:37 PM

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