Mar 13, 2024 · Information about involuntary commitment for providers and other professionals. Find forms, become a commitment examiner or find a facility.

The policy of the State is to assist individuals with needs for mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services in ways consistent with the dignity, rights, and responsibilities of all …

It is State policy to encourage voluntary admissions to facilities. It is further State policy that no individual shall be involuntarily committed to a 24-hour facility unless that individual is mentally ill or a …

As a result, Executive Order 318, which temporarily authorized professional health care licensing boards to waive licensure requirements for out-of-state licensees to provide care in North Carolina will not be …

This summary explains the steps that will occur following the magistrate’s issuance of a custody order in response to a petition for involuntary commitment.

Apr 1, 2026 · Because involuntary commitment involves a fundamental loss of liberty, North Carolina law includes specific safeguards against abuse of the process. Anyone who unlawfully, maliciously, and …

Eligibility of the veteran-respondent for treatment at a Veterans Administration facility and the availability of space shall be determined by the Veterans Administration in all cases before sending or …

*Use when respondent requires immediate hospitalization; procedure by-passes magistrate.

May 27, 2025 · The report makes more than 30 recommendations to improve North Carolina’s involuntary commitment process, including policy changes, procedural changes, data collection and …

• The proposed provider’s medical doctor or licensed psychologist must complete another examination to determine if the respondent continues to meet the criteria for OPC.