Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

I am in Illinois. On Friday night, my son was making homicidal and suicidal threats. I called the police and they took him into custody and had him admitted into a mental hospital. I am trying to petition for the courts to keep him in longer than the 3-5 days. This is the 2nd time in a month he has been admitted for suicidal reasons. What do i need to do to have him admitted long term? My son is 22.


Asked on 5/30/17, 9:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

You need to file a petition seeking guardianship. You need a signed evaluation from your son's treating physician that he is unable to care for himself - it is a court form

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Answered on 5/30/17, 10:12 am


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