Section 22-52-1.2 Filing and contents of petition seeking involuntary commitment of another. - Alabama Statutes

Section 22-52-1.2

Filing and contents of petition seeking involuntary commitment of another.

(a) Any person may file a petition seeking the involuntary commitment of another person. The petition shall be filed in the probate court of the county in which the respondent is located. The petition shall be in writing, executed under oath, and shall include the following information:

(1) The name and address, if known, of the respondent.

(2) The name and address, if known, of the respondent's spouse, legal counsel, or next-of-kin.

(3) That the petitioner has reason to believe the respondent is mentally ill.

(4) That the beliefs of the petitioner are based on specific behavior, acts, attempts, or threats, which shall be specified and described in detail.

(5) The names and addresses of other persons with knowledge of respondent's mental illness who may be called as witnesses.

The petition may be accompanied by any other relevant information.

(b) The home address and the telephone number of the petitioner shall be excluded from the copy of the petition seeking the involuntary commitment provided to the respondent, however, if there is no other available address to contact the petitioner, then the home address of the petitioner shall be provided.

(Acts 1991, No. 91-440, p. 783, §3; Acts 1996, No. 96-492, p. 623, §1.)