Does Ky have a Baker Act?

Like every state, Kentucky has civil commitment laws that establish criteria for determining when involuntary treatment is appropriate for individuals with severe mental illness who cannot seek care voluntarily.

What is the Romeo and Juliet law in Kentucky?

Kentucky does not have “Romeo and Juliet” exceptions if the sexual partners are close in age. It’s simply against state law for young minors aged 15 and under to have sex.

How do you get someone involuntarily committed in Kentucky?

A petition for involuntary hospitalization must be filed by a family member or other concerned individual in the District Court of the county where the person to be hospitalized lives or is present at the time of filing.

Can you commit someone to a mental hospital Kentucky?

Under Kentucky law, individuals can be involuntarily hospitalized if they are a danger to themselves and others and will benefit from inpatient treatment.

What is a 5150 in Kentucky?

5150 is the number of the section of the Welfare and Institutions Code, which allows a person with a mental illness to be involuntarily detained for a 72-hour psychiatric hospitalization. A person on a 5150 can be held in the psychiatric hospital against their will for up to 72 hours.

How does Casey’s law work in Kentucky?

The Matthew Casey Wethington Act provides a means of intervening with someone who is unable to recognize his or her need for treatment due to their impairment. This law allows parents, relatives and/or friends to petition the court for treatment on behalf of the substance abuse-impaired person.

Can a 23 year old date a 17 year old in Kentucky?

To learn more, call our Louisville criminal defense law firm at (502) 371-7000 or visit our contact us page to send us an email. Scenario 1: Kentucky law permits a seventeen (17) year old to have sex with a twenty-one (21) year old, but prohibits them from marrying unless they have permission from a court.

How long is a psych hold in Kentucky?

48-72 hours
If your physician feels that you present a danger or a threat of danger to yourself or others, your physician has the right to hold you up to 48-72 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) and to start court action against you to force you to stay in the hospital.

What is a mental health warrant in Kentucky?

An MIW is short for a mental inquest warrant (KRS 202A. 006 et. seq.). It permits the District Court to order someone who meets certain criteria to be picked up by the police for treatment.

What is the petition process for Casey’s law?

Loved ones can begin the process by filing a Casey’s Law petition with their local court system in Kentucky or Ohio. The petition is a short, three-page form that must be completed by the individual requesting the court to order a loved one to treatment. The form must also be notarized.

What is the Casey law and how does it work?

The law became effective in Kentucky in 2004 and was inspired by Casey Wethington’s death of a heroin overdose. The law allows the parents, relatives, or friends of an addicted person to lawfully intervene and request involuntary, court-ordered addiction treatment for their addicted loved one.