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MP 302

Petition for Initial Detention DCR (Emergency) (Adults & Adolescents)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective December 1, 2024

This form is a request to the court for an emergency detention order for someone who may have a behavioral health disorder. It asks the court to order an evaluation and treatment period that will not last longer than 120 hours.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a designated crisis responder believes someone needs emergency detention due to a behavioral health disorder, and the person has not agreed to voluntary treatment.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is completed by a designated crisis responder (DCR) who is making the petition to the court.
What does the form ask the court for?
The petitioner asks the court to order the person to an evaluation and treatment period that cannot go past 120 hours.
Does the person filling this out need a lawyer?
The form includes a notice of rights, which informs the person they have the right to communicate with an attorney immediately.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect December 1, 2024.

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