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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16. Since when would Sam Lutfi be allowed to make any medical decisions for Britt - That should be a family or court matter .

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

17. 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

18. I don't understand why that Sam guy thinks he should decide over her medical issues. He is not even family and unless she made him her health care proxy he doesn't even have a chance and deciding anything for her. I dont think he has the best for her in mind. He is thinking about how he can make sure he will always have a meal ticket. I'm glad her family is there to help her now, I'm sure they have been trying to all along but he has cut everyone out expect those who will are not really there to help her.

Posted at 8:45AM on Jan 31st 2008 by One Thought

19. THE JUDGE AND A COURT APPOINTED LAWYER , SHOULD HELP BRITTANY

NOT HER MOTHER OR MONEY HUNGRY FRIEND SAM LUFTI OR ADNAN ..........

AS FAR AS THAT RIDE TO THE HOSPITAL , BRITTANY SHOULD PAY FOR THAT

ESCORT NOT THE TAXPAYERS ............

Posted at 8:47AM on Jan 31st 2008 by JUDGE AND COURT APPOINTED LAWYER IS THE BEST FOR THIS SITUATION .

20. Here's to Sam Lufti, the Howard K. Stern of 2008! What a slime!

Posted at 7:38PM on Jan 31st 2008 by Dennis

21. Charge Adnan with raping a person with mental illness. Put him away and throw away the key.

Posted at 8:49AM on Jan 31st 2008 by V

22. I am not pulling in 700,000 a month like Brit , however I do have a number of assistants and if the media were hounding me , I would be sending my assistants to go run my errands.
I used to feel sorry for Brit . But when I see her going to get food , or stool softner instead of sending out assistants to do these tasks , it's unbelievable how she baits these paps to follow her . She basks in this chit.
The perfect strategy against these pieces of gutter would be to hang out at home for quite some time. The house is an estate , so it's not like she is cooped up .Never come out for quite some time which would be the opposite of appeasing those vultures. Let them sit out there in the cold, day in and day getting not a single money shot ...HA! She has everything she needs there at home anyway , pool , home theatre , massive media room ,etc and instead this poor girl whom is actually and obviously a few cans short of a six pack , has to run all over town aimlessly , which only encourages these gutter paps to continue to hunt her down .
Btw , I can't help but wonder ...is it an unspoken understanding that in order to meet criteria to be a papparazzi , you have to be butt ass ugly ???
I have yet to see one at the very least decent looking pap in these swarms . Not just the ones following Brit , but the ones whom follow the other stars , EVERY SINGLE ONE IS SO FUGLY ...ever notice that ?

Posted at 8:47AM on Jan 31st 2008 by The Insider

23. Can't they come up with some criminal charges for this Lufti character? Get a restraining order of something. He is a leach who has hit the jackpot.

Posted at 8:49AM on Jan 31st 2008 by Bird

24. The problem you have here like Anna Nicole is she hates her parents and has allowed a stranger to make decisions for her like Howard K. Stern. Sam is in it for the money and attention, who would notice him if it wasn't for Britney.

Posted at 8:48AM on Jan 31st 2008 by Lenn K.

25. I hope and pray that Ms. Spears get the help she so desperately needs and that all the hanger-oners like Adnan are tossed once and for all. I get abad feeling about this Sam Lufti too. I sincerely hope that Britney sticks to whatever treatment is necessary for her health a welfare and maybe has the common sense to ditch Hollyweird. The paparazzi make me sick and I am sorry but I believe that Lufti and Adnan let them know her every move. Jerks!

Posted at 9:34AM on Jan 31st 2008 by completely disgusted

26. Who the hell does Lufti think he is? Will someone please get rid of this prick.

Posted at 8:50AM on Jan 31st 2008 by a

27. I hope she cleans up her act and gets help and medical treatment. It would be a crying shame if she died. Can TMZ give Britney and her family a little bit of privacy right now?

Posted at 8:52AM on Jan 31st 2008 by Tears 4 Spears

28. What about the soldiers dying that have been defending our company.
Does anyone think about that?

Posted at 8:53AM on Jan 31st 2008 by Dream

29. Gee, I'm sure its a relief for LA citizens to know that they can work "hand in hand" with the LA police dept to get psychiatric help and a HUGE escort to the hsopital when they need it. I'm sure this is done for every one- black, hispanic, the poor, right ? Please...this spoiled, self centered millionaire woman ( she's not a child, people) should be charged every time that she or her family pulls these stunts. Britney has a family that loves her, adoring fans, 2 healthy, beautiful boys ( in case you've forgotten about them , Britney), talent, and millions at her disposal- and we should feel "sorry" for her ? Make up your mind- LIVE OR DIE, Britney. But get it over with, you undeserving piece of trash !

Posted at 9:20AM on Jan 31st 2008 by Wendy Y

30. #18............WELL SAID ................GLAD YOU EXPLAINED IT .............KNOW WE CAN HAVE A BETTER

UNDERSTANDING ABOUT BI POLAR , SO THEY WANT TO CALL IT ........

FROM TIME TO TIME , EVERYONE HAS DEPRESSION ........CHEMICAL IMBALANCE ...........

YOU'RE RIGHT .........PROPER NUTRITION AND EXERCISE , STABLE LIFE , HELPS TOO .

EXERCISING WHAT REALLY HELPS , MAKES YOU FEEL SO GOOD ......DAILY ...........

Posted at 9:01AM on Jan 31st 2008 by #18........WELL SAID !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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