: The act allows for the appointment of a conservator to make legal and medical decisions for individuals deemed "gravely disabled". Understanding the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act
: A 14-day hold for intensive treatment that follows a 72-hour hold if the person still meets the criteria.
: After a confrontation with Holt, Markus is shot by arriving police officers in an act of racial profiling. [S2E7] Lanterman-Petris-Short
: A 72-hour hold for evaluation and treatment if a person is a danger to themselves, others, or "gravely disabled".
: Rose reveals that Micah allegedly stole her life's work and characterizes Micah as a "wild animal". Director : Frederick E. O. Toye . Understanding the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act : The act allows for the appointment of
In this episode of the mystery-drama, the titular law becomes a central theme as characters navigate the complexities of mental health and involuntary commitment.
: To end the inappropriate, indefinite, and involuntary commitment of mentally disordered persons and guarantee individual rights through judicial review. Involuntary Holds : : A 72-hour hold for evaluation and treatment
The episode's title is derived from the 1967 California law designed to protect the rights of those with mental health disorders.