To hospitalize someone against his or her will, most states now require that certain conditions be met. Which of the following is NOT one of these conditions?

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Most states require the presence of a severe mental disorder, disruption in a person's functioning due to this disorder, and a substantial likelihood of causing significant harm to self or others in the near future for involuntary hospitalization. A documented history of recent dangerous behaviors is not a universally required condition, as the focus is more on current state and immediate risk rather than past behavior.

To Hospitalize Someone Against His or Her Will, Most States