It largely depends on the size of the city you are talking about. If you are in a smallish town, they may stay after it for awhile, because they do not have as much to do. If you are in LA or Chicago, you're, like, number 5 million billion on their list of things to do. I agree with Lillib, though. You need to get an attorney forthwith. They can walk you through the rest of this.

The main thing, though, is your health. I really hope you get the help you need to deal with this suicidality. I suffer from a ton of SI and it is no fun. Please be safe and do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Sending pos. vibes your way.