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Dads Psychotic And I Tried To Help

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Location: California

So, my dad is dealing with some psychosis right now. Eventually it ramped up into him breaking and entering into a neighbors home and defiling her couch. There was an altercation in which he was hospitalized, and I was called. Understanding those facts of the situation I decided to collect his valuables and secure them, as I thought he'd go to jail. The sherriff on site had no issue with this.

He got released from the hospital and came home. He thinks im on Crack, so I dont expect him to see the reality of the situation and only see red. If he doesn't call the police, I'd be surprised.

I am on the contract for his apartment and the sherriff has been aware of this. However, the possessions removed were not mine. Am I still liable? Is the sherriff, for giving me permission? There is a note detailing that my goal is safety in case of incarceration, and says to just call me to get them back. I also have a digital record of this.

Edit: To be clear, the goal is for him to go to jail and receive the medical attention he needs. Im not backing him up after this. Im just trying to be a good kid. 23f

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