The case of the "bag lady" (BL) demonstrates the involuntary confinement of a person perceived to be a threat to self or to others, even though no crime has been committed. This is known as ____.

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Civil commitment is the legal process by which individuals with mental illness or deemed to be a danger to themselves or others can be involuntarily committed to a mental health facility, even if they have not committed a crime.

The Case of the "Bag Lady" (BL) Demonstrates the Involuntary