Criteria for IVC
Mental Illness, Substance abuse, dangerous to self, dangerous to other
What are criteria that must be present in order to petition an IVC?
Anyone that has knowledge of an individual who meets the standard can appear before a clerk or magistrate
Who is the petitioner?
11 days
What is the average wait time in 2023 for a psychiatric bed?
The FBC that can accept IVC's
What is FBC Shelby?
an illness that so lessens the capacity of the individual to use self- control, judgement, and discretion in the conduct of his affairs and social relations as to make it necessary or advisable for him to be under treatment, care, supervision, guidance, or control.
What is a mental illness?
What is the second step in the IVC process?
Black people are more likely to be subject to IVC than white people
What are racial disparities in access to treatment through IVC?
Dr. Shukla
Who is the only person that can do 2nd evaluations?
he would be unable, without care, supervision, and the continued assistance of others not otherwise available, to exercise self-control, judgment, and discretion in the conduct of his daily responsibilities and social relations, or to satisfy his need for nourishment, personal or medical care, shelter, or self-protection and safety; and there is a reasonable probability of his suffering serious physical debilitation within the near future unless adequate treatment is given. Behavior that is grossly irrational, actions that the individual is unable to control, behavior that is grossly inappropriate to the situation, or other evidence of severely impaired insight and judgment creates an inference that the individual is unable to care for himself.
What is a danger to self?
the person is taken to the hospital or an LME facility
When the 1st exam occurs
What is a common concern regarding the IVC process?
Phoenix Counseling Staff
Who can do an IVC petition?
Acted in a way that created substantial risk of serious bodily harm to another and there is a reasonable probability that this conduct will be repeated.
What is a danger to other?
24-hour facility
What is where the 2nd exam occurs?
LCMHC, LCSW, PA's, LCAS
Who are individuals who are qualified to become first examiners?
aggressions, psychotic, hallucinations, delusions
What are words that should not be used on a petition?
there is a reasonable probability of his suffering serious physical debilitation within the near future unless adequate treatment is given. Behavior that is grossly irrational, actions that the individual is unable to control, behavior that is grossly inappropriate to the situation, or other evidence of severely impaired insight and judgment creates an inference that the individual is unable to care for himself
What is a danger to self?
Individuals are put in handcuffs when transported to the hospital
What is the custody order
24 hours
What is the length of time a custody order or petition is valid for if the person is not taken to the hospital.
10 days
What is the length of time an IVC can be withheld without though going in front of a judge?