Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 47.30.730 (2026)
Petition for 30-day commitment
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Sec. 47.30.730. Petition for 30-day commitment.
(a) In the course of the 72-hour evaluation period, a petition for commitment to a treatment facility may be filed in court. The petition must be signed by two mental health professionals who have examined the respondent, one of whom is a physician. The petition must
(1) allege that the respondent is mentally ill and as a result is likely to cause harm to self or others or is gravely disabled;
(2) allege that the evaluation staff has considered but has not found that there are any less restrictive alternatives available that would adequately protect the respondent or others; or, if a less restrictive involuntary form of treatment is sought, specify the treatment and the basis for supporting it;
(3) allege with respect to a gravely disabled respondent that there is reason to believe that the respondent's mental condition could be improved by the course of treatment sought;
(4) allege that a specified treatment facility or less restrictive alternative that is appropriate to the respondent's condition has agreed to accept the respondent;
(5) allege that the respondent has been advised of the need for, but has not accepted, voluntary treatment, and request that the court commit the respondent to the specified treatment facility or less restrictive alternative for a period not to exceed 30 days;
(6) list the prospective witnesses who will testify in support of commitment or involuntary treatment; and
(7) list the facts and specific behavior of the respondent supporting the allegation in (1) of this subsection.
(b) A copy of the petition shall be served on the respondent, the respondent's attorney, and the respondent's guardian, if any, before the 30-day commitment hearing.
(a) In the course of the 72-hour evaluation period, a petition for commitment to a treatment facility may be filed in court. The petition must be signed by two mental health professionals who have examined the respondent, one of whom is a physician. The petition must
(1) allege that the respondent is mentally ill and as a result is likely to cause harm to self or others or is gravely disabled;
(2) allege that the evaluation staff has considered but has not found that there are any less restrictive alternatives available that would adequately protect the respondent or others; or, if a less restrictive involuntary form of treatment is sought, specify the treatment and the basis for supporting it;
(3) allege with respect to a gravely disabled respondent that there is reason to believe that the respondent's mental condition could be improved by the course of treatment sought;
(4) allege that a specified treatment facility or less restrictive alternative that is appropriate to the respondent's condition has agreed to accept the respondent;
(5) allege that the respondent has been advised of the need for, but has not accepted, voluntary treatment, and request that the court commit the respondent to the specified treatment facility or less restrictive alternative for a period not to exceed 30 days;
(6) list the prospective witnesses who will testify in support of commitment or involuntary treatment; and
(7) list the facts and specific behavior of the respondent supporting the allegation in (1) of this subsection.
(b) A copy of the petition shall be served on the respondent, the respondent's attorney, and the respondent's guardian, if any, before the 30-day commitment hearing.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 37
cases (15 in the last 5 years), 2006–2024 · leading case: Native Vill. of Kwinhagak v. State of Alaska, DHSS, OCS, 542 P.3d 1099 (Alaska 2024).
Native Vill. of Kwinhagak v. State of Alaska, DHSS, OCS, 542 P.3d 1099 (Alaska 2024). “715 (setting forth procedures for evaluation facilities to conduct evaluations following receipt of evaluation orders, as well as procedures for court to set 30-day commitment hearing); AS 47.30.730 (establishing procedural and substantive requirements for petition for 30-day…”
In Re the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Mark V., 375 P.3d 51 (Alaska 2016). “We have not yet decided whether "mental and - emotional" injury to others satisfies the "harm” requirement of AS 47.30.730(a)(1), nor have we decided whether violence that a respondent’s condition may provoke in others justifies committing the respondent.”
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Carl S., 510 P.3d 486 (Alaska 2022). “” 7 AS 47.30.730. -3- 7596 function will continue to deteriorate, and he may not be capable of surviving safely in freedom due to self[-]injurious tendencies.”
Wetherhorn v. Alaska Psychiatric Inst., 156 P.3d 371 (Alaska 2007). “AS 47.30.730(a)(2). 34 . AS 47.30.730(a)(3).”
Kiva O. v. State, Dept. of Health & Soc. Servs., Off. of Child.'s Servs., 408 P.3d 1181 (Alaska 2018). “”85 Given the importance of the parent’s fundamental constitutional rights in cases like this one — along with the necessity that judicial decision-making be fully informed about the patient’s therapeutic progress, changes in the parent’s perspective, and the development of any…”
In Re the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Joan K., 273 P.3d 594 (Alaska 2012). “Indeed, AS 47.30.730 does require more than a best interests determination.”
E.P. v. Alaska Psychiatric Inst., 205 P.3d 1101 (Alaska 2009). “) Presumably this notice refers to a petition for 30-day commitment under AS 47.30.730, which does not use the word “serious.”
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Luciano G., 450 P.3d 1258 (Alaska 2019). “” A respondent is “likely to cause harm” for the purpose of AS 47.30.730 if he “poses a substantial risk of harm to others as manifested by recent behavior causing, attempting, or threatening harm, and is likely in the near future to cause physical injury, physical abuse, or…”
In Re Darren M., 426 P.3d 1021 (Alaska 2018). “3 Under AS 47.30.730(a)(1), a petition for a 30-day commitment must allege that the respondent, as a result of mental illness, is gravely disabled or likely to cause harm to himself or others.”
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of: Sergio F., 529 P.3d 74 (Alaska 2023). “5 See AS 47.30.730 (setting out procedure for health care professionals conducting mental health evaluation under AS 47.”
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Danielle B., 453 P.3d 200 (Alaska 2019). “AS 47.30.730. -3- 7420 diagnosis was. She also conceded that medication had helped her “[s]omewhat” in the past but that she “really need[ed] talk therapy” and could not find the right clinic.”
In Re Hospitalization of Linda M., 440 P.3d 168 (Alaska 2019). “On August 9 API filed a petition to have Linda civilly committed for 30 days under AS 47.30.730, even though she could not leave API in any event because of the competency commitment order in her criminal case.”
— Alaska Stat. § 47.30.730(1) — 1 case
E.P. v. Alaska Psychiatric Inst., 205 P.3d 1101 (Alaska 2009). “) Presumably this notice refers to a petition for 30-day commitment under AS 47.30.730, which does not use the word “serious.”
— Alaska Stat. § 47.30.730(a) — 13 cases
Native Vill. of Kwinhagak v. State of Alaska, DHSS, OCS, 542 P.3d 1099 (Alaska 2024). “715 (setting forth procedures for evaluation facilities to conduct evaluations following receipt of evaluation orders, as well as procedures for court to set 30-day commitment hearing); AS 47.30.730 (establishing procedural and substantive requirements for petition for 30-day…”
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Carl S., 510 P.3d 486 (Alaska 2022). “” 7 AS 47.30.730. -3- 7596 function will continue to deteriorate, and he may not be capable of surviving safely in freedom due to self[-]injurious tendencies.”
Cora G. v. State of Alaska, DHSS, OCS, Justin D. v. State of Alaska, DHSS, OCS, 461 P.3d 1265 (Alaska 2020).
In the Matter of the Necessity of the Hospitalization of Lucy G., 448 P.3d 868 (Alaska 2019).
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Mabel B., In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of: Sarah D., 485 P.3d 1018 (Alaska 2021).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.30.730(a)(1) — 6 cases
In Re the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Mark V., 375 P.3d 51 (Alaska 2016). “We have not yet decided whether "mental and - emotional" injury to others satisfies the "harm” requirement of AS 47.30.730(a)(1), nor have we decided whether violence that a respondent’s condition may provoke in others justifies committing the respondent.”
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Carl S., 510 P.3d 486 (Alaska 2022). “” 7 AS 47.30.730. -3- 7596 function will continue to deteriorate, and he may not be capable of surviving safely in freedom due to self[-]injurious tendencies.”
In Re Darren M., 426 P.3d 1021 (Alaska 2018). “3 Under AS 47.30.730(a)(1), a petition for a 30-day commitment must allege that the respondent, as a result of mental illness, is gravely disabled or likely to cause harm to himself or others.”
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of: Arthur A., 457 P.3d 540 (Alaska 2020).
Wetherhorn v. Alaska Psychiatric Inst., 167 P.3d 701 (Alaska 2007).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.30.730(a)(2) — 7 cases
In Re the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Mark V., 375 P.3d 51 (Alaska 2016). “We have not yet decided whether "mental and - emotional" injury to others satisfies the "harm” requirement of AS 47.30.730(a)(1), nor have we decided whether violence that a respondent’s condition may provoke in others justifies committing the respondent.”
In Re the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Joan K., 273 P.3d 594 (Alaska 2012). “Indeed, AS 47.30.730 does require more than a best interests determination.”
Wetherhorn v. Alaska Psychiatric Inst., 156 P.3d 371 (Alaska 2007). “AS 47.30.730(a)(2). 34 . AS 47.30.730(a)(3).”
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of: Sergio F., 529 P.3d 74 (Alaska 2023). “5 See AS 47.30.730 (setting out procedure for health care professionals conducting mental health evaluation under AS 47.”
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Luciano G., 450 P.3d 1258 (Alaska 2019). “” A respondent is “likely to cause harm” for the purpose of AS 47.30.730 if he “poses a substantial risk of harm to others as manifested by recent behavior causing, attempting, or threatening harm, and is likely in the near future to cause physical injury, physical abuse, or…”
— Alaska Stat. § 47.30.730(a)(3) — 5 cases
In Re Darren M., 426 P.3d 1021 (Alaska 2018). “3 Under AS 47.30.730(a)(1), a petition for a 30-day commitment must allege that the respondent, as a result of mental illness, is gravely disabled or likely to cause harm to himself or others.”
Wetherhorn v. Alaska Psychiatric Inst., 156 P.3d 371 (Alaska 2007). “AS 47.30.730(a)(2). 34 . AS 47.30.730(a)(3).”
E.P. v. Alaska Psychiatric Inst., 205 P.3d 1101 (Alaska 2009). “) Presumably this notice refers to a petition for 30-day commitment under AS 47.30.730, which does not use the word “serious.”
— Alaska Stat. § 47.30.730(a)(7) — 2 cases
Wetherhorn v. Alaska Psychiatric Inst., 156 P.3d 371 (Alaska 2007). “AS 47.30.730(a)(2). 34 . AS 47.30.730(a)(3).”
In Re Tracy C., 249 P.3d 1085 (Alaska 2011).
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