"Likelihood of serious harm", used on the blue paper means:

• A substantial risk of physical harm to the person himself, as evidence by recent threats of, or attempts at, suicide or serious bodily harm to himself, OR
• A substantial risk of physical harm to others as evidenced by recent homicidal or other violent behavior or recent evidence that others are placed in reasonable fear of violent behavior and serious physical harm to them, OR
• A reasonable certainty that severe physical or mental impairment or injury will result to the person as evidenced by recent actions or behavior which demonstrate his inability to avoid or protect himself from such impairment or injury, AND
• After consideration of less restrictive treatment settings and methods, a determination that community resources or care and treatment are unavailable.

34-B MRSA §3801