All civil commitment laws involve a judgment about whether an individual is suffering from a disabling mental illness and whether he or she is

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Civil commitment laws involve a judgment about whether an individual is suffering from a disabling mental illness and whether he or she is dangerous. The focus is on protecting public safety by detaining individuals who pose a threat to themselves or others due to their mental illness.

All Civil Commitment Laws Involve a Judgment About Whether an Individual