What are the criteria for a juvenile to be committed involuntarily for mental health treatment in Virginia?
A Juvenile Court judge may order the involuntary commitment of a minor to a mental health facility for treatment for a period not to exceed 90 days if the evidence shows, by clear and convincing evidence, that because of mental illness, the child (i) presents a serious danger to himself or others to the extent that severe or irremediable injury is likely to result, as evidenced by recent acts or threats or (ii) is experiencing a serious deterioration of his ability to care for himself in a developmentally age-appropriate manner, as evidenced by delusionary thinking or by a significant impairment of functioning in hydration, nutrition, self-protection, or self-control. The Court must also determine that the minor is in need of compulsory treatment for a mental illness and is reasonably likely to benefit from the proposed treatment. How does a parent petition the Juvenile Court for involuntary commitment of a juvenile for mental health services? A petition for the involuntary commitment
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