In Addington v. Texas, a young man fought being involuntarily committed, arguing that the standard for showing that a person is mentally ill was unclear and unfair. This case resulted in the courts setting a standard that commitment:

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The Supreme Court in Addington v. Texas ruled that the standard for involuntary commitment for mental illness requires "clear and convincing evidence," which is a higher standard than the preponderance of the evidence but lower than beyond a reasonable doubt.

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