A person who had a serious mental illness and was in need of treatment could, nevertheless, not be civilly committed unless that person was also:

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Civil commitment laws typically require that a person must be a danger to themselves or others before they can be involuntarily committed for mental health treatment. This ensures that the rights of individuals are balanced with the need to protect the individual and the public.

A Person Who Had a Serious Mental Illness and Was