Britney Spears was designated a "special needs" patient when hospitalized after a custody dispute and will be held for evaluation on a 5150 hold. Fast Facts:

1. Hospital source described "special needs" patients as having either "overdosed or tried to commit suicide"
2. "5150 hold" means that a patient is deemed a danger to themselves or others
3. It is an involuntary psychiatric hold
4. Scheduled for 72 hours