To begin court commitment procedures, the hospital files an application with the District Court. The hospital must give the person a copy of the application. It must also give the person and his or her guardian or next of kin notice of the following:

• The right to hire an attorney or to have an attorney appointed;
• The right to choose an independent examiner or to have his/her attorney select an independent examiner;
• How to contact the District Court.

34-B MRSA §3864