A clinician complete a petition and an exam form (First Exam), then faxes it to the magistrate. For more information, go to www.magistrate.com

Respondent shows signs and symptoms. EMS is contacted. A licensed clinician will be posted on the EMS crew. All healthcare professionals will have received de-escalation training.

Officer receives custody order authorizing law enforcement to take the individual into custody and transport him or her to a facility where a commitment examiner conducts the first examination of the patient.