Henry wants to have his wife Eleanor committed to a mental hospital because he believes she presents a danger to herself. What would be the first step in the civil commitment process?
A) Henry or another concerned person would have to file a petition with the court to examine Eleanor.
B) The court would appoint two mental health professionals to examine Eleanor.
C) There would be a hearing to determine Eleanor's mental state and whether she poses any danger to herself.
D) Because it might be too dangerous to wait for a hearing to be set, Henry must secure a temporary order to have Eleanor committed until a court hearing can take place.
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