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    Britney Updates...

    Friday, February 1, 2008, 08:12 AM EST [General]

    Britney & Jamie Spears

    Britney’s father, Jamie Spears, won temporary custody of Brit’s estate late Friday. Also, a restraining order was filed against her shifty one-again, off-again manager, Sam Lutfi.

    This means Jamie now controls Britney's medical treatment, her business and liquid assets, can choose who is allowed at her home or hospital room.

    The Commissioner granted this only as a temporary order. She did not feel she had the proper amount of time to review all the materials. She’ll examine it more over the weekend and revisit the issue on Monday.

    The restraining order against Lufti will be revisited on February 22.













    More Wednesday Night Details...

    LAPD

    Our West coast insiders are telling us that once the plan to get Britney into treatment was executed, police helicopters were a must! The LAPD used choppers equipped with infrared night vision and spot lights to make sure Ms. Spears didn't flee!

    UPDATE:
    Police actually obtained a court ordered warrant to enter Britney's home, and keep her in custody under a 5150 involuntary psychiatric hold.

    Some more video, police actually blocked streets...

     

     

     

     

    Britney Spears

    Even though Lynn Spears was telling the press that Britney is fine, sources at UCLA Medical Center tell TMZ Britney has been classified as "G.D." - Gravely Disabled. That means the patient is not able to take care of basic needs - food, clothing or shelter. Being G.D. is one of the criteria for involuntary commitment.

    Some health care professionals say Britney has fallen into a "manic state" due to her bipolar disorder. All this, after it took 2 hours to admit her into the hospital, because she was causing such a scene.

    The chaos included Britney accusing her mother of sleeping with her boyfriend. Britney screamed, "The only reason she's admitting me is because she wants to be alone with her boyfriend! She wants to sleep with my boyfriend!!"

    Britney never said exactly who she was talking about. But when Brit calmed down, she talked about her kids, how much she misses them and how it's unfair that she doesn't have them.



    What Can Britney Expect Over The Next Few Days?

    > Britney will be held for at least 72 hours, and up to 14 days if the LA County officer deems her a danger to herself and others.

    > Britney will be supervised around the clock by nurses and security, unable to even bathe by herself.

    > Over the first few days, Britney will be encouraged to sleep as much as possible, and will be administered sleeping pills, as well as Ativan (an anti-anxiety medication) to help her do so. Meds are doled out three times a day.

    > Visitors are allowed to come one hour a day during the week, between 6:30 and 7:30, but on the weekends the stay is extended from 1-3. Visitors are allowed to bring food (although our source says UCLA's food is pretty decent!) but they cannot keep it or any other contraband (sharp objects, razors, etc.) in their rooms.

    > The psych ward consists of two wings, with 10 rooms each. Although there are 2 beds per room, it's doubtful that Britney is sharing with anyone. None of the rooms have televisions, although there is a TV in the common area.

    > The patients are divided into two categories: addicts and bi-polars, with the highest risk patients restrained by wristbands in their beds. The source said that most of the patients are from 18-50 years old, with at least half of the residents were considered high risk, and therefore restrained.

    > The ward is an extremely "tough" environment to live in, with patients getting quite agitated and screams being heard all hours of the night. Our source said there were also many fights that broke out in the common area, due to general paranoia, not to mention the fact that many patients are detoxing.

    > After the first few days, Britney will most likely be put on Depakote Seroquel and Lithium for the bi-polar, and Ativan for anti-anxiety.

    > A doctor will pay Britney a visit once a day, asking her questions like "are you able to sleep?" "Are you hearing voices?" "Are you paranoid?" "Do you feel like harming yourself?" "Do you think about committing suicide?"

    > Britney will not be allowed outside during the first 72 hours, after that, she'll be allowed to visit an outdoor court for one hour a day, at 3pm.

    > There are several different groups to keep patients busy throughout the day, including Arts & Crafts, as well as a group called "Journal", where patients are encouraged to read the newspapers to keep up on current events and life on the outside.

    > She's allowed to be in her own clothes, with a green, hospital issue robe worn on top, and nothing else but a wristband that contains her social security number and her date of admittance.



    Mom Wants Brit Home:
    Lynne Spears just wants to take her daughter home. Britney's lawyer Michael Flanagan says Lynne is waiting for her daughter to be discharged, so she can whisk her back to the family's Kentwood home.

    The lawyer said, "Lynne is extremely concerned for her daughter and would like to take Britney back home to Louisiana and get her out of Hollywood. Brit has an amazing support system in Louisiana. Lynne was holding up reasonably well, but her first priority and concern right now is with her daughter and helping her through this very tough situation that she is in."


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