Petition for Involuntary Commitment of Person with Psychiatric Disabilities

Where to get the official form

The official version of Petition for Involuntary Commitment of Person with Psychiatric Disabilities is published as a PDF by the Connecticut courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:

How to file Petition for Involuntary Commitment of Person with Psychiatric Disabilities in Connecticut

1. Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition for Involuntary Commitment of Person with Psychiatric Disabilities (PC-801) when filed when a hospital representative or any other person seeks a court order for involuntary psychiatric commitment of an individual who is dangerous to himself or others or gravely disabled due to psychiatric disabilities. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Connecticut probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
2. Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Petition for Involuntary Commitment of Person with Psychiatric Disabilities carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
3. Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
4. Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Petition for Involuntary Commitment of Person with Psychiatric Disabilities to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Connecticut county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).