I am GRATEFUL so much for the information and answers from all... Thank you for your patience ...I am definately taking the advice of a new lawyer cause he barely let me get those initials down right of a EDO. For geriatrics with my mom refusing one day and never knowing day to day but now IDK what I need to do that or how that works. If someone could please tell me if you don't mind. Thank you.
In most states, a person can be subject to an involuntary psychiatric hospitalization, but only for 72 hours. It some places, it's called "Baker Act".
Are you in Indiana?
I expect the idea is to make sure your mother gets properly assessed in a way that won't allow her to "showtime" or pull the wool over anyone's eyes; and it does seem a good plan.
But don't let yourself be bullied or rushed into decisions, will you?
Is there an order for your mom?
Doctor feels appropriate. A court appearance is then scheduled and attended by a doctor or representative from the facility, the person being observed, and the 2 persons filing the original order. The judge then determines if the person needs additional time for meds to be regulated. This had been the process for us. I know your situation is different, hope it at least helps a bit.
The problem is you have started other threads and it becomes confusing. You need to stay with one thread so it makes it easier for us to keep up with you. The word is "Sundowners". Meaning someone can seem OK most if the day until evening when the Sun goes down. Then the Dementia symptoms set in. Is the lawyer helping to get a Detention order so Mom can be evaluated. Until she is evaluated it's hard to say what is going on with her. She could have a UTI. Diabetes. Potassium too low. A number of health problems can cause Dementia type symptoms. If she is diagnosed with Dementia then you will need to understand that her brain is dying and she will do things that don't make sense. She Can't help it.
Regarding a 72 hr EDO. These are most commonly used in ER settings and in some cases by law enforcement. During the 72 hours the patient will be evaluated for both mental health and medical status. If there is a medical problem the patient will be referred for admission or referral. In mental health the ER will try to get the patient to voluntarily admit for treatment. If a danger to them self or others in the community they will be involuntarily admitted for up to 30 days and have a court with a patient advocate and a psychiatrist representing the state and another representing the patient. It should be noted that the psychiatrist representing the patient and the patient advocate may both testify that the patient needs to be involuntarily admitted for their own safety and the safety of the community at large.
Please no abbreviations makes it hard to read your posts.
Was the lawyer able to help? Was Mom evaluated? You said Doctors say no Dementia?