When committing an individual to a psychiatric facility against his or her will, most states require that the danger the individual poses to themselves or others be ________, in other words, if they are not immediately incarcerated, they or someone else will likely be harmed in the very near future.

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The term "imminent" means that the harm or danger is likely to occur immediately or in the very near future. This is the standard used in most states to determine whether an individual can be involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility. Uncertain, indirect, and specific do not adequately capture the level of urgency required for involuntary commitment.

When Committing an Individual to a Psychiatric Facility Against His