Define legal holds and their uses.

Definitions should include

  • Emergency Custody Order (ECO) (8 hours)
  • Temporary Detention Order (TDO) (48-72-96 hours)
  • temporary conservatorship (judicial decision)
  • commitment hearing (up to 30 days, mandatory holds)
  • temporary detention hearing (up to 30 days).

Process/Skill Questions:

  • When might an involuntary detention order be necessary?
  • What types of legal holds exist in Virginia?
  • What is a temporary conservatorship?