Petition To Transfer For Persons In Involuntary Tretment {MH 788}

MH 788 - PETITION TO TRANSFER FOR PERSONS IN INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT. This form is used under Section 306 of the Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act of 1976 to request a court order authorizing the transfer of a person currently committed to involuntary treatment to another approved treatment facility. It applies to individuals already under a commitment order issued pursuant to Sections 303, 304(b), 304(c), or 305 of the Act. The petition is generally initiated by a county administrator or their designee and must include current patient details, facility information, and the legal basis for the requested transfer. The purpose of this form is to ensure that a transfer is both necessary and appropriate, often because the patient’s current facility cannot meet their treatment needs. Supporting documentation includes an explanation from the treatment team director, detailing why the transfer is required, what less restrictive alternatives have been attempted, and how the proposed facility better suits the patient's clinical needs. The patient must be informed of the petition and their rights prior to the hearing, as documented in Part III. The court then reviews all evidence and determines whether the transfer should be approved. If approved, the patient will continue treatment at the new facility for the remaining duration of the original commitment. www.FormsWorkflow.com