CLARKESVILLE — Two Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputies sustained minor injuries Thursday afternoon while attempting to serve an involuntary mental health commitment in Clarkesville.
According to information released by the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were serving what is commonly referred to as a “10-13,” a court-authorized mental health commitment order, when the individual refused to comply and became combative.
Authorities said deputies were ultimately able to restrain the individual and safely transport him to a receiving facility in Gainesville for evaluation.
The two deputies involved in the incident reported minor injuries but did not require medical treatment.
Additional assistance was provided at the scene by the Clarkesville Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol.
No further details about the individual have been released.
