Petition For Writ Of Habeas Corpus {MH002}

SCLAC MH 002 - PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. This is a Los Angeles County Superior Court form used to challenge the legality of an involuntary mental health detention under the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act. The form allows a patient, or someone acting on the patient’s behalf, to request judicial review of a 14-day, 30-day, or temporary conservatorship (T-Con) commitment when the individual believes they do not meet the statutory criteria for continued confinement. The petition asks the court to issue a writ requiring the detaining facility to produce the patient, explain the basis for the detention, and provide relevant treatment records for court review. The form also includes sections for the court’s writ, hearing information, and proof of service. For Mandatory Use. www.FormsWorkflow.com