Download Emergency Order of Detention Forms
Download official state forms or printable templates for emergency psychiatric detention.
Important Notice
Emergency detention laws vary significantly by state. Always use your state's official forms when available. The generic template provided here is for reference only and must be adapted to meet your jurisdiction's legal requirements.
Official State Forms
Indiana
Application for Emergency Detention (State Form 52744)
- • 14-day maximum detention
- • Requires physician certification within 48 hours
Texas
Emergency Detention (ED) & Order of Protective Custody (OPC)
- • 48-hour initial detention limit
- • OPC required for extended hold
Oklahoma
Emergency Order of Detention (43A O.S. 5-208)
- • Up to 120 hours (5 days)
- • Extension requires legal proceedings
Virginia
Temporary Detention Order (TDO) - § 37.2-809
- • Updated effective July 1, 2026
- • Requires magistrate authorization
Generic Template
Interactive Online Form
Fill out the EOD form online and print directly from your browser. Data is not stored and remains on your device.
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Access the interactive form and use your browser's print function (Ctrl/Cmd + P) for a clean, professional printout.
Open for PrintingCommon Legal Criteria for Emergency Detention
While specific requirements vary by state, most jurisdictions require documentation of:
Grounds for Detention
- • Evidence of mental illness
- • Substantial risk of harm to self or others
- • Risk is imminent (not speculative)
- • Less restrictive alternatives inadequate
Documentation Required
- • Specific behavioral observations
- • Direct statements/quotes from individual
- • Clinical assessment findings
- • Physician/clinician certification
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Clinicians should consult with their facility's legal counsel and review their state's specific statutes regarding involuntary psychiatric commitment procedures.