Legal Question in Family Law in Alabama

having a person committed to rehab

Is is possible to have a person put in rehab against their will, and, if so, how do you go about it?


Asked on 6/20/04, 2:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bobby Lott, Jr. Attorney at Law

Re: having a person committed to rehab

It can be done, but they have to be considered a danger to themselves or someone else.

You will have to go to a hearing in front of the probate judge in your county, who will make the final decision.

It is not easy to do, for good reason.

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Answered on 6/29/04, 10:04 am


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