QUESTION
If you go to a hospital ER because you have thoughts of suicide, how long are they able/should keep you?
Asked on Jan 02nd, 2014 on Personal Injury - Idaho
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Ronald A. Steinberg
Its up to the examining doctor.
Answered on Jan 07th, 2014 at 1:10 PM
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Not a legal question the way it is framed. If they think you are suicidal they may have legitimate reasons to restrain you .you are the problem and you are trying to make it the problem of someone else paid by the public treasury.
Answered on Jan 07th, 2014 at 1:07 PM
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Depends on the state, but I would think approximately 72 hours. Of course, if the person is in need of help, then they can probably keep him or her until the threat has been removed.
Answered on Jan 06th, 2014 at 1:18 PM