My husband voluntarily admitted himself to the VA today. Because of his size he's over 6 ft tall that 260 they escorted
JA: Have you talked to a JAG attorney about this? Or anyone in the chain of command?
Customer: No, I don't know where to turn. I called the crisis lines but they're no help they think he's right where he needs to be.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Yes he went to the VA in Carrollton Georgia first thing this morning and voluntarily checked himself in because he was having suicidal thoughts and violent thoughts. He told them the truth his father who was a decorated Navy veteran passed away in December and I believe he is in the anger stage of grief. He has been having violent thoughts for days now and he has composed his self even when being ambushed by other family members and I have video evidence that he can keep his cool and control himself.
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LivvyEsq, Expert
I’m very sorry you have to deal with this difficult situation. I do want you to know that being over 6’ tall is not a reason someone is taken in the back of a Sheriff’s car rather than an ambulance. Concern for safety would be a reason that is done, as would being under arrest (thought it doesn’t sound like you’re saying he was under arrest, so at least that is a positive).
LivvyEsq, Expert
You indicated that he is suicidal. If that is the case, he’s most definitely not going to be released right now.
LivvyEsq, Expert
And if you are concerned that he is going to “snap“ by then, that means that he is exactly where he needs to be.
He is either a danger to himself or others, if he is close to “snapping.“
Unfortunately, while he is on an involuntary hold, moving to a “better facility” is probably not much of an option.
LivvyEsq, Expert
Unfortunately, someone can voluntarily check themselves in and be unable to check themselves out because they are deemed a danger to themselves or others.
I have never been to war, but the good thing is that it’s not required in order to be able to provide a legal answer to your question. If he is a danger to himself or others, the law says, he can be held involuntarily for 72 hours.
LivvyEsq, Expert
I can’t speak to what he’s going through, but the law still allows him to be held for 72 hours because whether or not he is a danger to others, he is still deemed a danger. So a medical professional would have to state otherwise in order for him to be released.
LivvyEsq, Expert
And I understand that you are frustrated with the law, but I hope you understand that I’m simply trying to share it with you. The legislature makes the law; I do not.
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Take care & stay safe! - Olivia
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