EDPs

Question 1

What law articulates the medical attention required to given persons under arrest?

Answer 1

NY Civil Rights Law Article 3 section 28

Question 2

What section of the NYS Mental Hygiene Law authorizes a police officer to take any individual into custody for evaluation of the individual displays a substantial risk of physical harm to others or self?

Answer 2

Section 9.41

Question 3

For an EDP , what form needs to be completed when admitting person to a hospital for treatment?

Answer 3

Emergency admission form (OMH 474A/476A)

Question 4

When a director of community services directs a police officer to take a EDP into custody and transport to a hospital what must member do?

Answer 4

• notify CU and request Patrol Supervisor
• verify identity (before transporting to hospital) of person making request and ask for a copy of the emergency admissions form
  -remain at hospital until custody transferred to hospital personnel

Question 5

In CT what form is completed for an EDP that needs an emergency examination?

Answer 5

MHCC-1

Question 6

In CT, where there is doubt whether a person is in need of immediate care and treatment (possible EDP) what shall the member file?

Answer 6

File an application to a judge of probate. If unable to locate judge of probate, contact the OFFICE OF PROBATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR