Request for Section 35 for intoxicated man at store, Lowell MA


A caller requested police to detain his intoxicated brother near a 7-Eleven store. Officers explained the legal process (Section 35) and discussed possible hospital transport.
Audio|Source: Lowell Police Department
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Transcript:
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Near Chancer Street at the 7-Eleven the caller is looking to get us section 35 on his brother
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Is his brother at 7-Eleven with him
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The brother's with him. He's just intoxicated.
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We did inform him on Section 35[1] process, but I think he just wants his brother checked out.
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Maybe he wants him up to the hospital.
Police codes explained
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Section 35: Involuntary civil commitment for individuals with substance use disorder under Massachusetts law.
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Location mentioned:
11th St, Lowell, MA 01850
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