Involuntary Commitment Forms and Processes

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An involuntary commitment (IVC) is a legal process in which an individual with a severe mental health or substance use crisis can be committed against their will into a psychiatric or substance use treatment facility.

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Additional Forms

Other related court forms are available at www.nccourts.org.

How to submit forms

Effective April 1, 2024, Session Law 2023-103 requires electronic filing of documents related to the involuntary commitment process in counties that have implemented the electronic filing system commonly known as eCourts. Faxing or submission through secure electronic transmission will no longer be allowed in counties that have gone live.

Register for a Firm Account to gain access to eFile North Carolina. Individual practitioners would also register for a Firm Account.  For larger organizations, please create administrators for your site.

For more information and training, visit eCourts.

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