Psychiatric Fascism

[wolf]

Originally posted by vsp
How does one start the process of petitioning?

Coupla problems with your attempt, vsp.

1. the behavior has to have occured within the last 30 calendar days.

2. must have been directly observed by the petitioner. Hearsay is not taken into consideration for the issuance of the warrant.

3. there must be clear statements in the petition regarding both major mental illness and dangerousness in order for a warrant to be issued.

4. the petition is to be filed within the jurisdiction where the behavior occured and/or the jurisdiction of residence. In PA, warrants are ONLY valid in the jurisdiction of issuance. (yes, patients who are wise to the system and who are aware that a 302 warrant is active on them have successfully evaded warrants by hiding out in other counties).

Getting Rick Santorum committed because you don't agree with him would be a very tough sell. You're probably better off voting against him.