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CNN is reporting that the son tried to check into a mental health facility yesterday but was turned away for lack of beds. I’m not sure if that means he tried to do so voluntarily or if the family tried to have him committed.

Very sad.

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http://www.roanoke.com/news/2389287-12/law-enforcement-sources-creigh-deeds-critically-wounded-son.html

 

"The senator's son was evaluated under an emergency custody order by mental health professionals on Monday and released, Dennis Cropper, executive director of the Rockbridge County Community Services Board, told the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

 

The emergency custody order allowed Austin C. "Gus" Deeds to be held as long as four hours to determine whether he should be held longer, up to 72 hours, under a temporary detention order, Cropper said. The son was evaluated by the Rockbridge Area Community Services Board in Lexington. An emergency custody order can be released by any magistrate."