BRITNEY SPEARS FAMILY SPEAKS..IT'S TIME TO LOCK HER BUT UP

Family members and professionals in Britney's life are working as a team to get her mental help either voluntarily or involuntarily.

Her family say's it's going to happen one way or the other, and fast. So far, Britney refuses to commit herself voluntarily, but the Brit crew is persisting.

We are considering "a number of options," some of which are "creative."

If we have to go to court and get a order forcing Britney into in-patient treatment. We will but that would be the last ditch effort.

Britney may need to be picked up by cops -- again -- on a "5150," meaning she's a danger to herself or others. Then, while she's in the hospital, health care professionals can go to the County Public Guardian, who can then go to court and ask for what's called a "conservatorship." The conservator would then basically assume control of Brit's life.

If the judge grants the conservatorship, Britney could be involuntarily committed to a mental hospital. Again, that's not the only option and various alternatives are being discussed right now.