Involuntary Treament Through Probate - Substance Abuse | Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court - Probate Division

Provides a means by which families may petition the court for involuntary treatment on behalf of an adult who is abusing alcohol and/or drugs. The treatment options available under the law can vary depending on circumstances of each individual case, and can range from detoxification to intensive treatment through recovery. The family who is filing must locate and select an inpatient treatment program (no outpatient programs). Generally the program or facility should be in the immediate area, but approval is at the court's discretion.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

1 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113

Hours

M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm.

Voice

(216) 443-8895

voice | Alternate phone number

Application process

Phone for information.

Fee

Family is responsible for the entire cost of the treatment program and will need to post half of the estimated cost of treatment (as provided by the facility providing the treatment) as bond before the probate order can be carried out. Estimated cost of treatment does not take into account any co-pays or discounts through any insurance the family may have (costs can be extensive).

Eligibility

Must be immediate family (generally, parents, grand parents, sibling, or spouse) to file. The person in question must be an adult age 18 or older.

Service area

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Agency info

Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court - Probate Division

Supervises the administration of estates and trusts relating to wills. Also has jurisdiction of guardianships, adoptions, marriage licenses, name changes, land appropriations, and hospitalization of mentally ill persons.