Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

If someone is in jail with bipolar disorder, and is in jail for doing things while having a severe manic episode, will the jail get them on meds?


Asked on 5/01/19, 9:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Family or friends could contact the jail to advise of that medical condition and need to see a doctor for a prescription. The jail staff would not do so unless the person was exhibiting a serious problem. Plenty of people are in jail with mental disturbances. That is what got them there to start with.

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Answered on 5/02/19, 7:37 am


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