Kentucky Civil Commitment Evaluation and Treatment Statutes
Civil commitment statutes (also called involuntary commitment statutes) exist in every state in the U.S.These laws govern the detainment, evaluation, and treatment of individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, or intellectual disability who may pose a risk to themselves or others.Below are links to Kentucky’s laws and verified petitions that family members or other concerned individuals may use to initiate the commitment process for individuals who are in crisis, may pose a safety risk to themselves or others, and are unlikely to/ unable to voluntarily initiate services.