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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Posted at 7:09PM on Jan 31st 2008 by earthdog

152. Stupid SLUTney; she'll never get out of this one. She's definitely going to be in for the additional 14 days; in fact, if they don't medicate her too much, she'll be in there long term. Which works out great for me; the less I have to hear about this dumbass tit & snatch flashing slut, the better...

Posted at 5:00PM on Jan 31st 2008 by Huh?

153. I wonder if Eddie Van Halen will sue Brit for being officially "5150"....

Posted at 5:46PM on Jan 31st 2008 by brett

154. Really???
The medical team should be informing everyone that is Britneys so called support. Teaching them whats going on and how to deal with it. The family shouldn't be there and should be giving Britney time to discuss her own thoughts not them making it ABOUT themselves. No wonder Britney is completely confused etc. What is the reality they all fight OVER HER.
They need to grow up.
As for Sam, if there is a hitman out there that will do a freebie well... I think it will be a good thing.. Make it look like a complete accident thou. Otherwise Britney will blame herself.

Posted at 7:44PM on Jan 31st 2008 by bipolar girl myself though lesser type (bipolar II)

155. To #119, Elle. *Dr.* Phil is a quack.

To #120, Zoso. Bipolar disorder is a CHEMICAL imbalance in the brain. It CANNOT be controlled by willpower.

And a note: Having bipolar disorder does NOT make you crazy!

Linda

Posted at 7:04PM on Jan 31st 2008 by Linda

156. BrItney,I love you and am praying for you Hon. You are not alone, I have been through similiar problems except that I did not have the world watching me, thank god. You are doing the right thing. People who do not understand mental illness should not judge her,she is not a bad person but a sick person who needs love and support.

Posted at 6:52PM on Feb 1st 2008 by Julie

157. Thank God! Britney, we ALL love you and are glad you are getting help! We are all concerned and want you to get back to your feet and feel horrible that you have to go through all this and reall want you to have a full recovery! Prayers and thoughts your way, sweety!

Posted at 11:40AM on Feb 1st 2008 by Gilbert Gonzalez Jr

158. The break and help should do her good

Posted at 6:15PM on Feb 1st 2008 by Love2Read

159. hi britney i dont know if you read your mail or not iam so sorry what your going through its got to be hell your so young please get a hold of yourself put your mind into god it will help so much ill be praying for you we love and care about you linda

Posted at 8:31AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by linda

160. Just keep the Sam away from Britney. Read the "Blender Magazine" article. Anyone, like Sam, who has three CURRENT restraining orders against him is bad news. It is pretty difficult in California to get restraining orders. This guy has bad character and isn't befriending her for no reason. Now, her computer is missing and guess who had the keys to Britney's house. I sure hope the Spears family can get away from him before he kills her.

Posted at 12:28PM on Feb 4th 2008 by Help Britney

161. Thanks for the news

Posted at 7:36PM on Apr 4th 2008 by sam

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