Why Was Britney Spears Released From Hospital Early?

By Access HollywoodFebruary 7, 2008, 9:51 am PST

Britney Spears was released from the psychiatric ward at UCLA Medical Center after just four days of what was supposed to be an extended 14-day stay.

So why was she released early?

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It appears a court representative found "no just cause" to keep her in the hospital, a source told People.

Both of Britney's parents, and the doctor treating her, wanted the pop star to stay, however, the court representative overrode them all.

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As her co-conservator, Britney's father, Jamie, has control of her estate, but cannot make medical decisions on his daughter's behalf. And if Britney is found not to be a danger to herself or others, by law, the hospital has to let her go.

The decision to release Britney was reportedly right in line with the procedure for any patient being held on a 14-day hold.

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Standard procedure requires a hearing, where the court representative (usually a lawyer) interviews the patient and doctor to determine if the hold is justified.

After determining Britney was fit to leave, she left the hospital through a back entrance, without attracting much attention from the paparazzi.

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Following her release, she quickly hopped behind the wheel of a black Mercedes, cruising through town on the way to meet paparazzo pal Adnan Ghalib at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

In typical Britney fashion, a swarm of paparazzi tracked her journey every step of the way.

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  • UndeadEd
    Why does she want to see this Adnan, he seems like an A!@#$%^
    report abuseposted February 8, 2008, 12:23 pm PST
  • Bella Italiana
    Her parents are right to be concerned. I cannot believe that they let her go. I thought her father had the right to review the medical records and make decisions for her. I am really at a loss for words with this situation and I think that her family is right to be concerned. I am afraid of what will happen to her now that she is out there again.
    report abuseposted February 7, 2008, 5:12 pm PST
  • Bella Italiana
    Maggiemae: Britney is acting so much like my ex-wife when she first developed bipolar disorder it isn't funny. I personally would find it hard to believe that things are any different than what they appear to be; the story of a woman who has developed bipolar disorder and its progression into a manic psychotic state. Making it worse, she's rich and famous and lives in a fishbowl.
    report abuseposted February 7, 2008, 4:52 pm PST
  • maggiemae
    what if she's not crazy and not having a breakdown. what if she is just a spoiled selfish egomanic who cannot survive without attention and doesn't want the daily grind of child-rearing. what if negative attention is better than no attention at all, and all this sympathy is just the icing on the cake. my sympathy has been pushed to the limit.
    report abuseposted February 7, 2008, 3:25 pm PST
  • godslilangel
    you know what i dont give a %@!*# anymore. I tried to be supportive of this girl because she is around my age. But now it seems she doesnt care. When someone is like that in most situations, its useless to try. Until SHE admits theres a problem this bull%@!*# will keep happening. Im just waiting the report that she completely goes over the edge.
    report abuseposted February 7, 2008, 3:23 pm PST
  • poeticsoulangel
    Britney needs help on the real. If she wants to reedem herself, she along with K-fed, attorneys, & the courts should make private arrangements meaning (keep this ish out the press) to deal with their issues. She is in dire need of pyschiatric help.Maybe she is or isn't bipolar,maybe she does or doesnt know whats going on whatever the situation if she doesnt stop she is going to en
    report abuseposted February 7, 2008, 2:18 pm PST
  • pine nut
    hey brit take adnan and the 2 of u fly to iran go n help angelina..do something worth while in ur life before its too late.....
    report abuseposted February 7, 2008, 2:06 pm PST
  • pine nut
    god forbid if she is playing us like a fiddle cuz if she is she deserves an oscar.....she wanted girls n she got boys....all mothers can see this thats why she does not give a crap about her boys they remind her of kfed....the mental ward at ucla knows the scoop she must be a good actress n they see right thru her....thats why she is out cuz if she were crazy she would still be locked down.hmmmm
    report abuseposted February 7, 2008, 2:05 pm PST
  • ~"I Love LUCY"~
    ok, so now what's the excuse of her parents...it obviously wasn't just Sam Lutfi behind all of this, she is up to her same old SH*$ even without Lutfi!!! She is so disgusting, so selfish, so LOST!!!
    report abuseposted February 7, 2008, 1:36 pm PST
  • ~"I Love LUCY"~
    ok, so now what's the excuse of her parents...it obviously wasn't just Sam Lutfi behind all of this, she is up to her same old SH*$ even without Lutfi!!! She is so disgusting, so selfish, so LOST!!!
    report abuseposted February 7, 2008, 1:33 pm PST
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