Protecting Against Violent Threats

Summary

If someone in Arkansas is threatened by a family member with mental illness, report the threat to local police immediately. Consider pursuing a protective order for the threatened individual. If the person making the threat is a danger to themselves or others, involuntary commitment for a mental health evaluation is possible. Consult a local attorney for precise advice.

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Her grandson is schizophrenic
I'm sorry to hear about your friend's situation. In many locations, laws protect individuals with mental illnesses. Could you please specify your friend's location and the nature of the danger?
And he told his mom that he wanted to buy a axe and a body bag and kill his grandmother
Arkansas
I'm sorry to hear about this worrying situation. In Arkansas:
- You can report a threat to local police.
- You may consider a protective order for your friend.
- Involuntary commitment for mental health evaluation is possible if a person is a danger to themselves or others.
Please consult a local attorney for precise advice.
And he told his mom that he wanted to buy a axe and a body bag and kill his grandmother
I'm sorry to hear about this serious situation. In Arkansas:
- Report the threat to local police immediately.
- Consider pursuing a protective order for your friend.
- If the grandson is a danger to himself or others, involuntary commitment for mental health evaluation is possible.
Please consult a local attorney for precise advice.