(PFIE) August 2012
Template name: MH BA Petition for Involuntary Examination
Petition and Affidavit Seeking Ex Parte Order Requiring Involuntary Examination (page 2)
4. (Check the box that applies)
a. I or a family member are not now, and have not in the past, been involved in a court case with the PERSON.
b. I or a family member am now, or was, involved in a court case with the PERSON. This case is/was a
______________________________________________ in ________________________________________
Type of Case When
Explain: __________________________________________________________________________________
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5. I am on good terms with the PERSON at the present time. (Check one box) Yes No If “no”, please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________________________
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6. I have known the PERSON for ________________________________________________ (how long).
a. The PERSON has only recently displayed unusual kinds of behavior.
b. The PERSON has, over a period of time, always acted in a strange manner.
c. The PERSON’s behavior has developed over a period of time.
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ONLY IF THE SECTION APPLIES TO THIS CASE:
7. I have seen the following behavior, which causes me to believe that there is a good chance that the PERSON will
cause serious bodily harm to himself/herself or others. On ________________ at approximately ___________ am/pm
Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Time
I saw the PERSON _____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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8. Other similar behavior I have personally seen is as follows:_______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
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9. To my knowledge or belief, I do not believe these actions were a result of retardation, developmental disability,
intoxication, or conditions resulting from antisocial behavior or substance abuse impairment.
CHECK AND/OR ANSWER APPICABLE SECTIONS
10. a. I have attempted to get the PERSON to agree to seek assistance for a mental or emotional problem(s). I explained
the purpose of the examination (describe when, who was present, and whether you or another person explained the
need for the examination): ________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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b. I did not try to get the PERSON to agree to a voluntary examination because: ___________________________
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c. The PERSON refused a voluntary examination because: ___________________________________________
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