Roseville Crisis Support and Involuntary Holds - City Law
In Roseville, California, short-term involuntary mental health detentions are governed by state law and handled locally by the Roseville Police Department and Placer County Behavioral Health. Welfare and Institutions Code section 5150 authorizes a qualified officer or clinician to detain a person for psychiatric evaluation when they are a danger to themselves, a danger to others, or gravely disabled;Welf. & Inst. Code §5150[1] local response and transport are typically provided by Roseville Police and county behavioral health teams.Roseville Police Department[2] For crisis services, Placer County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services maintains 24/7 crisis evaluation and referral resources.Placer County Behavioral Health[3]
Overview
When a person meets the criteria in state law for involuntary detention, they may be taken to an authorized facility for a clinical evaluation. The decision to detain is clinical and statutory; community members may request an evaluation but only a qualified professional or designated officer may place a person on a hold. This guide summarizes the local procedure, enforcement roles, common outcomes, and actions families or advocates can take.
Penalties & Enforcement
Involuntary holds under state law are civil health measures, not criminal penalties. Monetary fines for placing or receiving a 72-hour hold are not standard civil penalties and specific fine amounts are not specified on the cited pages.Welf. & Inst. Code §5150[1]
Key enforcement and procedural points:
- Enforcer: Roseville Police Department and Placer County Behavioral Health perform evaluations, detention and transport for care.Roseville Police Department[2]
- Legal basis: State Welfare & Institutions Code section 5150 authorizes a 72-hour hold for evaluation.Welf. & Inst. Code §5150[1]
- Complaint/inspection pathway: concerns about conduct by city officers can be reported to the Roseville Police Department internal affairs or the department's complaint page.Roseville Police Department[2]
- Appeals/review: detained persons have clinical and legal rights under state law; specific timelines for administrative review or judicial petitions are not specified on the cited city and county pages.Placer County Behavioral Health[3]
- Non-monetary outcomes: possible outcomes include release after evaluation, voluntary or involuntary psychiatric hospitalization, or referral to outpatient services; the county sets clinical procedures and placement decisions.Placer County Behavioral Health[3]
Applications & Forms
There is no public "petition form" published by the City of Roseville to impose a 5150; emergency evaluations are initiated by officers or clinicians. For community requests, contact local crisis services or the police non-emergency line to request an evaluation. Official forms used by clinicians or hospitals are managed by county and state agencies and are not listed as public application forms on the cited pages.Placer County Behavioral Health[3]
How response works in Roseville
Typical local flow: a 911 or non-emergency call results in a police or co-responder visit; a clinician or officer evaluates the person against the statutory criteria; if criteria are met the person is detained for up to 72 hours for psychiatric evaluation at an authorized facility. Transportation, clinical intake and placement thereafter are coordinated with Placer County Behavioral Health.Placer County Behavioral Health[3]
Common Violations and Typical Outcomes
- Danger to self (suicidal behavior or attempts): evaluation and possible 72-hour hold under WIC §5150.Welf. & Inst. Code §5150[1]
- Danger to others (threats or violent acts): evaluation and possible detention for assessment.Welf. & Inst. Code §5150[1]
- Gravely disabled (unable to provide for basic needs due to mental disorder): evaluation and potential hospitalization or services linkage.Placer County Behavioral Health[3]
FAQ
- What is a 5150 hold?
- A 5150 hold is a 72-hour involuntary psychiatric detention under California Welfare and Institutions Code section 5150 for evaluation when someone is a danger to self, others, or is gravely disabled.Welf. & Inst. Code §5150[1]
- How long does an involuntary hold last?
- State law authorizes a detention for up to 72 hours for evaluation; further detention or treatment decisions are clinical and statutory and depend on subsequent certification or legal action. Specific timelines for extensions or hearings are not specified on the cited county pages.Placer County Behavioral Health[3]
- Can a family request a hold?
- Family members can request an evaluation by contacting crisis services or police, but only a qualified officer or clinician may place a person on a 5150 hold.Roseville Police Department[2]
How-To
- Call 911 immediately if the person is an immediate danger or is violent.
- Contact Placer County Behavioral Health crisis services to request a psychiatric evaluation or referral.Placer County Behavioral Health[3]
- If safe, accompany the person to the emergency department or to a county-designated evaluation facility for assessment and documentation.
- If you believe an officer acted improperly, use the Roseville Police Department complaint process to request review.Roseville Police Department[2]
Key Takeaways
- Welfare & Institutions Code §5150 authorizes short-term involuntary holds for evaluation.Welf. & Inst. Code §5150[1]
- Roseville Police and Placer County Behavioral Health coordinate local response and crisis evaluations.Roseville Police Department[2]
Help and Support / Resources
- Roseville Police Department - Police
- Placer County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
- City of Roseville - Human Resources / Employee Assistance (city services)
- California Dept. of Health Care Services - Mental Health