What must occur at the end of an 5150 hold?

• A. Immediate discharge with no further evaluation.
• B. Transfer to another facility only.
• C. A mandatory 7-day waiting period.
• D. A mental health evaluation at a receiving facility and disposition of release, admit, or pursue additional hold under applicable statutes.

Answer: (D)

At the end of a 5150 hold, a mental health evaluation must be conducted at a receiving facility and a disposition decided. This means clinicians assess the person to determine safety and need for further care, then decide whether to release with a plan, admit for treatment, or pursue an additional hold under the applicable statutes. This process ensures proper care and legal compliance; there isn’t an automatic discharge without assessment, nor is a fixed waiting period or transfer alone the required step.