Myers Act (similar to the Marchman Act) being detained for involuntary detox or alcohol treatment isn't an arrest, thus no arrest record. In some places, where hospital space is available, candidates for involuntary hold are held in hospitals. Where hospital space isn't available, adults can be (and often - usually in fact - are) held in jail facilities. Rather than arrest, it's legally considered "protective custody". Other acts allow for other types of substance abuse or mental health holds.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 9:27 PM