Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 4

As amended through October 28, 2024

Rule 4 - Consecutive Hold Orders Prohibited

A person held under a 72-hour emergency hold must be released by the facility within 72 hours unless a court order to hold the person is obtained. A consecutive hold order not issued by the district court is expressly prohibited, whether or not issued by the same physician or other authority.

Amended effective 9/18/2013.

Advisory Committee Comment-1999

See comment to Rule 2.