Amanda Bynes Hospitalized: Actress Involuntarily Held In A Psychiatric Facility; Bynes May Be Held In A LPS Conservatorship For A Year?

Amanda Bynes hospitalized!

Bynes gets the treatment that she needed through a plan that her family has set on Friday, according to a report in People.

Bynes was reportedly admitted to a psychiatric ward in Los Angeles under a 72-hour hold. However, as of Monday afternoon the hold was modified into 14 days, People reported.

Amanda Bynes hospitalized may not be what the actress wanted. Allegedly, authorities have ruled that if the "All That" star rejects treatment, she may be placed under a LPS one-year conservatorship upon the recommendation of a medical professional.

In order for the LPS or Lanterman-Petris-Short Act conservatorship to be legally enforced, Bynes and her doctor will need to contest each other at the Los Angeles Central District Mental Health Courthouse.

In the midst of the chaotic Amanda Bynes hospitalized scenario, Terry Wasserman, a legally based lawyer who focuses her practice on mental health, explains the nature of the actress' case.

People reported that Wasserman said:

"What has to be proven is that Ms. Bynes is 'gravely disabled,' "

"'Grave disability' is defined as the substantial inability for one to personally provide for their own basic needs of food, clothing or shelter as a direct result of a mental disorder." 

Wasserman is not connected in any way with Amanda's case, though.

Wasserman went on to explain the nature of the LPS conservatorship in complete details via a report from People:

"Her parents would have first choice to act as conservator if they wish, but the court can appoint alternative individuals,"

"It can be the Los Angeles County Public Guardians office, it could be a private professional conservator that's licensed and bonded by the state of California, or it could be a family friend."