5150 Legislation

Last Updated - 04/09/24

Introduction and Purpose

5150 refers to a section of the San Andreas Welfare code, which allows for the involuntary detention of a person with a mental health disorder who may be a danger to themselves, others, or gravely disabled. A "5150 hold" is a 72-hour psychiatric hold, during which a person can be held in a mental health facility for evaluation and treatment.

(ie will be spend time at BoilingBroke Penitentiary until a someone from the Los Santos Medical Centre does a medical evaluation on them)

Key aspects of the legislation include:

Involuntary Hold:

• This allows law enforcement, mental health professionals, or certain designated individuals to place someone in a psychiatric hold if they believe the person poses an immediate risk.

72-Hour Evaluation

• The individual is held for up to 72 hours, during which time they are evaluated by mental health professionals. After this period, they may be released and will need to continue treatment voluntarily, or be placed on a longer involuntary hold.

Rights of the Person

• While on hold, the person has rights, such as the right to refuse medication and the right to be informed of the reasons for their detention.

OVERVIEW

• "5150" refers to a San Andreas law that allows someone to be taken into custody for mental health evaluation if they are considered a danger to themselves, others, or are unable to care for themselves due to a mental disorder.

• It’s often called a "5150 hold," and it lasts up to 72 hours. During this time, the person is evaluated by mental health professionals to decide if they need further treatment or can be released.

• This legislation is intended to address mental health crises where individuals are not able to care for themselves or are at immediate risk of harm. The goal is to stabilize the individual and provide necessary mental health treatment.

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Implementation

Timeline for Enactment: Effective immediately.