How long can they keep my mom at HEALTH CENTER without her consent and can we bring her home?

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   Paula Sinclair

   Twin Falls Social Security Lawyers

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   Thomas Schaeffer

   San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered January 24, 2013 23:17. I believe the maximum length of time is 72 hours unless the patient is a danger to him/herself or to others..

   Thomas A. Schaeffer, Esq. Law Office of Juarez and Schaeffer PO Box 16216, San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 804-4327 www.... moreThomas A. Schaeffer, Esq. Law Office of Juarez and Schaeffer PO Box 16216, San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 804-4327 www.jslaw.org This posting is provided for "informational purposes" only and should not be relied upon as "legal advice." Nothing transmitted from this posting constitutes the establishment of an attorney-client relationship. Applicability of the legal principals discussed here may differ substantially in individual situations or in different States. less

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