Britney Officially on Psychiatric Hold

Britney SpearsLaw enforcement sources tell TMZ an L.A. County Superior Court judge has just signed a "5150," meaning Britney Spears is on a three-day psychiatric hold at the UCLA Medical Center.

We're told there is a "good possibility" that it will be extended to 14 days. We've also learned there have been several parallel attempts to get Britney on a 5150. Her lawyers, Anne Kiley and Tara Scott, secured a new psychiatrist late last week -- she's the one who triggered the 5150 last night.

At the same time, we're told Britney's mother, father and brother have been "working closely with the LAPD for weeks" to get her back in for psychiatric care. There is now a dogfight between Britney's family and Sam Lutfi over who will make medical decisions, however, that fight is now put on hold because the judge now makes the call.

Once the psychiatric hold ends, something has to give.

Stay tuned.

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1. This is the best thing for her at this point. Guard the door!

Posted at 8:36AM on Jan 31st 2008 by Lenn K.

2. Finally!! Brit, we wish you all the best! Get well soon!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNCHqZ5rxfs

Posted at 8:38AM on Jan 31st 2008 by David Seneca

3. well good, I'm glad this childish fighting is over..for now. They need to be concerned about getting Britney well.

Posted at 8:38AM on Jan 31st 2008 by w

4. Good news for Britney. - in spite of herself.

Posted at 8:39AM on Jan 31st 2008 by pie

5. I am so glad someone finally took action before it's too late. The authorities and doctors have waited too long to get this order for her to be admitted for the care of this disease she sufferes from. I only wish her the best and hope they can help her to get back on track, emotionally, mentally and physically. She is truly very sick from her disease and needs support, not bashing!

Posted at 8:39AM on Jan 31st 2008 by Beth

6. THANK GOD, GET TEH EHLP YOU NEED. STAY AS LONG AS YOU CAN! GET BETTER!

Posted at 8:39AM on Jan 31st 2008 by CK

7. DONE!!!!!! DONE!!!!!!!DONE!!!!!!!!YES!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 8:39AM on Jan 31st 2008 by Something\\\'s Foul

8. Lufti's a money-grubbing snake.

Posted at 8:40AM on Jan 31st 2008 by LaReina

9. People need to stop saying she should do this or that. When you are in a deteriorated mental state you do not make rational decisions, period. Also people who say this is a big waste of tax payer money, yes but millions of dollars are wasted every day doing the same thing for regular people. The difference is that WE the people have made her a star and she has to be treated differently or all hell will break loose. So its costs 10 times the amount to do the same thing it would cost for you or me, but thats just the way it works with anyone who is a high profile citizen.

Posted at 8:41AM on Jan 31st 2008 by NobodySpecial

10. Good luck Brit's and God Bless You. Get well soon and come back the star you were.

Posted at 8:41AM on Jan 31st 2008 by Noddy

11. I AM ASSUMING DR PHIL WILL BE ARRIVING SOON! WOULDN'T THAT BE HYSTERICAL!

Posted at 8:41AM on Jan 31st 2008 by CK

12. Thank goodness!!! I am so relieved that she is off the roads for now. I kept waiting to read she'd been in a serious accident, killing somebody or herself. I hope that she gets the help she needs!!!! I pray for her little boys...

Posted at 8:42AM on Jan 31st 2008 by dvin

13. I am praying for her - she needed this and I'm glad that for the time being the judge is the one calling the shots... She definately needs to get rid of Sam - I believe that he is bad news - I'm not sure that I really trust Adnan either but I guess I'll give him the benefit for now...Lynne seems to be ok with Adnan....

Get well Brittany - for you and your beautiful sons...

Posted at 8:43AM on Jan 31st 2008 by Debbie

14. TMZ ,,,,,,,,,,KEEP US UPDATED .......................

MAYBE ONE DAY , WE WILL HEAR GOOD RESULTS FOR BRITTANY ....

DO YOU THINK THERE'S A CHANCE ???????????????

Posted at 8:43AM on Jan 31st 2008 by TMZ ......KEEP US UPDATED ..........

15. Oh, well of course. I have worked in the psychiatric field for years. No, I am not a doctor or nurse, but have first hand, detailed info on how this business works. Psychiatrists have to label you some kind of mental disorder so your insurance will pay for ongoing treatment. It also helps if they label you a specific disorder so your family will more readily accept your "condition". But really, behind the scenes, it is: >>>>>Pst....they are just general crazy. We don't have a name for it and never did, so just general crazy. But wait, we have to give it some kind of a name to appease insurance companies and families.......so........let's call it bi-polar! Ya, great idea! Google bi-polar and look at the doctor's and pharmaceutical's on this mental disorder. They are all in on the scam. Feeling up one day and down the next? Oh, you must be bi-polar!! No, there is a name for mood swings millions of people have: it's called mild to moderate depression. Not bi-polar. Bi-polar is a very serious and rare mental disorder that is characterized by extreme highs and extreme lowes. But doctor's and the health care industry don't want us to figure that out because of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. As much as I dislike Tom Cruise and his "religion". He is right about one thing: proper nutrition and exercise and spirituality can go a long way. Psych meds are way over-prescirbed. Only people with very extreme disorders such as: Schizophrenia, True Bi-polar. Major Depression, etc. should be taking these.

Posted at 8:44AM on Jan 31st 2008 by twinkle toes

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