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13. PROCEEDINGS FOR THE HOSPITALIZATION OF
INSANE PERSONS
1. Venue
The petition should be filed in the RTC (CFI) of the place where the person
alleged to be insane is found. 259
2. Petitioner
The petition is to be filed by the Director of Health when, in his opinion,
the commitment to a hospital or other place for the insane is for the public
welfare, or the welfare of the alleged insane who in his judgment is truly
insane and such person or the one in charge of him is opposed to the
commitment.260
3. The court shall provide for the custody of the property or money of the
insane until a guardian is appointed.261
4. The Director of Health shall file a petition for discharge if the person
committed is temporarily or permanently cured, or may be released without
danger.262
5. The Provincial or City Fiscal (Prosecutor) represents the Director of
Health in court.263