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Hospitalization of The Insane
Hospitalization of The Insane
Hospitalization of The Insane
Insanity is a condition of the mind which is so impaired in function or so deranged as to induce a deviation
The fact that a person is acting crazy is not conclusive that he is insane. The popular meaning of the word
“crazy” is not synonymous with the legal term “insane”, “non compos mentis”, “unsound mind”, “idiot” or
“lunatic”
(US v. Vaquilar, GR. Nos. L-9471 and L-9472, March 13, 1914)
Requisites:
1. Secretary of Health is of the opinion that the commitment of the person alleged to be insane is
2. Such person or the one having charge of him opposed to his being taken to a hospital or other
A petition must be filed in the Regional Trial Court by the person in custody or having charge of an insane
person. If he refuses to do so and where it is required for the welfare of the insane person or of the public, the
petition shall be filed by the Director of Health or the present authorized officer.
Once the insane person is judicially committed to the hospital or asylum, the Director of Health cannot order his
release without the approval of the Regional Trial Court which ordered the commitment. Also, the court cannot