Kentucky Civil Commitment Laws
Civil commitment laws (also called involuntary commitment laws) exist in every state in the U.S. These laws govern the detainment and treatment of individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, or intellectual disability who 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 complete to initiate the commitment process for individuals who are in crisis, pose a risk to themselves or others, and are unlikely to/unable to voluntarily initiate services.
