Friday, January 04, 2008

Padded Room Time For Britney?


The sad spectacle that is the life of Britney Spears took yet another turn yesterday, as police were called to the family compound after Spears refused to let ex-husband Kevin Federline have custody of their two children as per their custody deal.

On top of that, she was taken from the scene on a stretcher after the three hour ordeal. TMZ reported that she was taken to the hospital for a medical hold - to evaluate her mental condition.

MSNBC has more, including the following:
Spears is on an involuntary psychiatric hold, also known as a section 5150 hold.

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, a 5150 is defined as, “a means by which someone who is in serious need of mental health treatment can be transported to a designated psychiatric inpatient facility for evaluation and treatment for up to 72 hours against their will. If the facility feels that further treatment is indicated, the person can be held involuntarily for additional lengths of time providing he or she meets the legal criteria and is unwilling or unable to remain voluntarily.”
Spears odd behavior goes back several years now, and it is no laughing matter as she may be a threat to herself and her children.

Sad.

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