Which step corresponds to involuntary admission in the 5150 process?

• A. 5150 hold
• B. 5151 assessment
• C. 5152 admission involuntarily
• D. Final disposition

Answer: (C)

In this flow, the crucial moment after the initial hold and the clinical evaluation is the formal entry of the person into a facility for treatment without consent. That step is specifically the involuntary admission, where the individual is admitted to a treatment setting because they are determined to be a danger to themselves or others, or gravely disabled. The hold is just the temporary detention to ensure safety, and the assessment determines whether admission is warranted. The final disposition comes after the admission, deciding what happens next (release, continued hold, or further action). So the step that represents involuntary admission is the point at which the person is admitted to a facility for involuntary treatment.