Petition For Involuntary Recommitment/alcohol And/or Drug Dependency (Rev. 10/19)

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Petition For Involuntary Recommitment/alcohol And/or Drug Dependency (Rev. 10/19) is a commonly used form within Connecticut. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Petition For Involuntary Recommitment/alcohol And/or Drug Dependency (Rev. 10/19)

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Petition For Involuntary Recommitment/alcohol And/or Drug Dependency (Rev. 10/19):

• This form pertains to the State of Connecticut

• The current version of this form was last revised on October 1, 2019

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Connecticut’s Form PC-804 - Petition For Involuntary Recommitment/alcohol And/or Drug Dependency (Rev. 10/19) up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Connecticut form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Connecticut probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form PC-804, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in CT are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form PC-804 online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form PC-804 witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Petition For Involuntary Recommitment/alcohol And/or Drug Dependency (Rev. 10/19) to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Connecticut.

5 reasons you should submit PC-804 as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Connecticut can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Connecticut. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Connecticut is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Connecticut probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Connecticut probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form PC-804, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Petition For Involuntary Recommitment/alcohol And/or Drug Dependency (Rev. 10/19) is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Connecticut probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Connecticut.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form PC-804 - Petition For Involuntary Recommitment/alcohol And/or Drug Dependency (Rev. 10/19) f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Connecticut probate court office.

Petition For Involuntary Recommitment/alcohol And/or Drug Dependency (Rev. 10/19) is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Connecticut-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Connecticut Form PC-804 - Petition For Involuntary Recommitment/alcohol And/or Drug Dependency (Rev. 10/19). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

CONNECTICUT PROBATE COURTS Petition for Involuntary Recommitment Alcohol and/or Drug Dependency PC-804 REV. 10/19 CONFIDENTIAL Petition for Involuntary Recommitment/Alcohol and/or Drug Dependency PC-804 Page 1 of 2 RECEIVED: Instructions: 1) The administrator of an inpatient treatment facility or outpatient treatment facility may use this form to petition for an order to recommit a person to an inpatient facility for the treatment of alcohol dependency or drug dependency. 2)The petition must be filed in the probate court that ordered the commitment prior to the expiration of the commitment period. 3) For more information, see C.G.S. section 17a-68 0 et seq. and rule 46 of the Probate Court Rules of Procedure. 5) Type or print in ink. Use an additional sheet, or PC-180, if more space is needed. Probate Court Name District Number In the Matter of Hereinafter referred to as the respondent M F Respondent’s Permanent Address Present Address of Respondent (Name and address of facility) Petitioner: Administrator of an inpatient facility outpatient facility (Name, address and telephone number) Name and Address of Persons to Whom Notice Should be Given: (Identify relationships.) Spouse (if not the petitioner), next of kin, including parents if a minor. (If none, so state.), the petitioner for the original commitment proceeding, and persons having an interest in the respondent (e.g. conservator, guardian, etc.) THE PETITIONER REPRESENTS THAT the respondent: Is Is not able to request or obtain an attorney. Is Is not able to pay for the services of an attorney. (Submit Request Order/Waiver of Fees/Respondent PC- 184A.) The respondent’s financial status is unknown to the petitioner. 4) Contact the court regarding payment of service of process fees. CONNECTICUT PROBATE COURTS Petition for Involuntary Recommitment Alcohol and/or Drug Dependency PC-804 REV. 10/19 CONFIDENTIAL Petition for Involuntary Recommitment/Alcohol and/or Drug Dependency PC-804 Page 2 of 2 THE PETITIONER FURTHER REPRESENTS that The respondent is an alcohol-dependent and/or a drug-dependent person who is dangerous to self or dangerous to others when intoxicated or gravely disabled as defined in C.G.S. section 17a-680. The responde nt was committed by decree dated: to: , a facility for the treatment of alcohol dependency or drug dependency. The respondent is in need of further inpatient treatment and is likely to benefit from the treatment. The respondent was discharged from inpatient treatment and referred to an outpatient treatment facility pursuant to the provisions of C.G.S. section 17a-685 (j). The respondent is not successfully participating in the outpatient program. The petitioner has arranged for treatment of the respondent in the inpatient facility named below, and a statement to that effect from the facility is attached to the petition. Name of Proposed Treatment Facility Address of Facility WHEREFORE, THE PETITIONER REQUESTS that the court find that the respondent is an alcohol-dependent or drug- dependent person in need of treatement and order the respondent to be recommitted to a facility for treatment as provided in C.G.S. section 17a-685. The representations contained in this petition are made under penalty of false statement. Signature of Petitioner Title Type or Print Name Date